Mangaluru: In a recent press conference, Mangaluru Commissioner of Police, Anupam Aggarwal, informed that 75 criminals have been deported under the jurisdiction of the Mangaluru Police Commissionerate in view of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Aggarwal outlined a comprehensive deployment plan within the Commissionerate's jurisdiction, comprising 46 PSI Sector Mobile units, 14 PI Supervision Sector Officers, and 4 ACPs designated as Nodal Officers. Additionally, a considerable workforce including 1003 police personnel, 350 Home Guards, and 17 Forest Guards have been allocated for the total polling stations under the Mangaluru City Police Commissionerate. Aggarwal further mentioned the deployment of security forces and 16 ASIs in 36 critical booths.

Aggarwal also spoke about the identification of strategic areas as sensitive zones. To oversee these areas, a team of 80 officers and staff, comprising 21 PSIs, 3 PIs, 13 ASIs and 43 PCs/FGs has been assigned.

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Mangaluru: Today, the District Women's Congress staged a protest demanding the immediate arrest of Prajwal Revanna. Led by Shalet Pinto, president of the district women's unit, the demonstrators gathered in front of the Congress office in Mallikatte.

Chanting slogans calling for Prajwal's arrest and justice for women, the protesters voiced their discontent with the handling of the case. Shalet Pinto accused the BJP, led by Prime Minister Modi, of shielding him from accountability. She questioned the BJP's commitment to the "Beti Bachao" (Save Daughter) initiative, highlighting the silence on the pen drive.

Former Chief Minister Kumaraswamy's remarks about women beung misled by Congress guarantees were rebuffed, with Shalet Pinto asserting that it was JDS leaders who had strayed from principles, resulting in the suffering of numerous women and their families. Urging for Prajwal's immediate arrest and stringent punishment, she spoke on the necessity of ensuring women's safety for the protection of the nation.

The protesters condemned the BJP and its ally JDS for failing to safeguard women, asserting that only the Congress could lead the country to development.

Shantala Gatti, Sasikala, Tanveer Shah, Sarika Pujari, and Shahul Hameed, among others were present.

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