Action can be taken against ‘corrupt’ cops only if allegations are supported by proof: Karnataka ADG
Mangaluru: Karnataka ADGP Alok Kumar has said that suitable action will be taken against police officers facing accusations of any sort if the allegations are supported by valid documents.
Speaking to reporters at district superintendent’s office here on Thursday evening, the officer stressed on the need to provide documentary proof while making an allegation. “If you are unveiling information about an act of corruption, please give proof of the place and the way in which it was done,” he said.
The ADGP said that he was visiting Mangaluru to inspect the police security in the backdrop of the Union Home Minister’s visit to Dakshina Kannada. “Election should not be a reason to sideline the problems and worries of the citizens. A meeting has also been organized for people to share their problems with us,” he added.
With the reporters referring to the allegation of police officers being hand in glove with the accused in the recent drug racket busted in the city, the ADGP said that no action could be taken unless the accusation comes with appropriate proof.
When asked about the communally sensitive areas in the district, the officer conceded that the Mangaluru Police Commissionerate limits included a couple of such places, like Surathkal, Bunder and Ullal. “In the entire district, Bantwal, Punjalkatte, Puttur and Belthangady Police Station limits are sensitive regions,” he said
He further stated, “In order to have direct contact with the public, the district police have been instructed to organize peace meets in such places.”
DIG (West) Dr Chandragupta and District Superintendent Dr Amte Vikram were present on the occasion.
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NIA registers case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal
New Delhi (PTI): The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Sunday registered a case to probe recovery of 79 crude bombs in poll-bound West Bengal, officials said.
The move came following a directive by the Union Home Ministry in this regard, they said.
In pursuance to the home ministry's order, the anti-terror agency on Sunday registered a case, which was originally filed at Uttar Kashi police station, Bhangar division, Kolkata on Saturday, and took up the investigation, an NIA spokesperson said in a late night statement.
"The case pertains to recovery of 79 crude bombs and other incriminating materials by Kolkata police, which were being stored at a spot, thereby endangering human life and property," the spokesperson said.
Earlier in the day, the Election Commission had directed the West Bengal Police to launch a special drive to arrest those involved in illegal manufacturing of crude bombs in the poll-bound state, an official said.
It asserted that all cases related to the making of any such explosive would be probed by the National Investigation Agency, the official said.
The directive came after the police recovered a large number of crude bombs from the house of a person, allegedly a TMC worker, at Bhangar in South 24 Parganas district, days ahead of the second and final phase of the assembly polls in the state.
The explosives were recovered during a search at the residence of Rafikul Islam following specific inputs, the official said.
The poll panel also issued a warning to senior police officers across the state over any lapse in maintaining law and order before the April 29 polling.
The first phase of the assembly elections in West Bengal was held on April 23, while the second phase will take place on April 29. Votes will be counted on May 4.
A record 93.19 per cent turnout has been recorded in the first round of polling. Bhangar will vote in the second phase.
