Karnataka coastal security to get big boost; Kundapur, Belekeri to get coastal radar stations
Two radar stations are currently guarding coastline from Bhatkal and Suratkal
Mangaluru: The 320 km coastline of Karnataka is all set to get a security boost with establishment of two more coastal radar stations, one each at Kundapur of Udupi district and Belekeri in Uttara Kannada district.
The new radar stations will boost the coastal security which is now being guarded by two existing radar stations at Bhatkal light house and Suratkal which are compatible of covering 60-80 nautical miles.
DIG S S Dasila, Commander Coast Guard (Karnataka) announced on Thursday that the two new radar stations will mean that the coast guard will be better equipped to provide protection to the fishermen, catch hold of smuggling and piracy operations among others.
Dasila was speaking at the Coast Guard headquarters at Panambur on the eve of 43rd Coast Guard Raising Day.
Dasila further added that the radar station at Suratkal can zoom the images till Bhatkal, he said while recalling that the cameras with range of 15-20 nautical miles capture excellent images.
Speaking of data, Dasila added that the coast guard saved 202 lives in 2017, 209 in 2018 and 19 in 2019 till January 30.
“We are prepared for any sort of operation. State-of-the-art ships and aircraft manned by officers take pride in protecting India’s maritime domain,” he stressed.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
