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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J'khand: 4 minors detained for 'raping' girl at birthday party
Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
