Bengaluru Police conduct mega campaign against drug addiction
Bengaluru, September 27: Mahadevapura MLA Aravind Limbavali said that they have taken oath from international cricketer Javagal Srinath that they would not allow anybody to convert Bengaluru into Punjab where majority of the youth were addicted to drugs.
Speaking at a mega campaign on drug addiction organized by the Bengaluru City Police at Phoenix City Market at Mahadevapura in the city on Thursday, he said that Bengaluru police, especially the Commissioner and his officers have taken up a drive against drug addiction in the city.
“We should not come under the influence of drugs mafia. In our constituency also, many foreigners are involved in drugs peddling. If people identify such anti-social elements and informed the police, definitely they would take action. We should also join hands with the police by conducting campaigns against drug mafia and addiction”, Limbavali said.
MP PC Mohan said that nowadays, youth are addicted to drugs. At this time, the police department has taken a wise decision to conduct campaign to create awareness among youth. Every individual in the society should help others come out of drug addiction, he appealed.
City Police Commissioner T Sunil Kumar said that “I would like to get a small assurance from you people that you will become good citizens in the country. Even in case of heavy traffic congestion, the youth should not use foot-paths to ride motorbikes. Respect the red light in the signal just to protect your life. Every parent would want his or her children should be good. It is the responsibility of every individual to ensure the safety of others around them”, he said.
As part of the campaign, body building competition, orchestra, Kalaripayattu martial art and screening of a documentary on drug addiction prepared by the Bengaluru police were held. Additional Police Commissioner Alok Kumar, White Field Zone DCP Abdul Ahad, BBMP members and other officers were present.
International cricketer Javagal Srinath administered the oath to thousands of volunteers and general public that they would keep themselves away from bad habits and try to eradicate them from the society and thus involve in nation building activity.
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BJP accuses Karnataka govt of 'failing' to prevent noise pollution caused by 'azaan'
Belagavi (Karnataka) (PTI): Members of the Opposition BJP on Tuesday slammed the Karnataka government for not taking measures to prevent the alleged noise pollution caused by 'azaan', the Islamic call to prayer.
BJP MLC D S Arun raised the issue in the Legislative Council during the question hour, accusing the ruling Congress of "appeasement" by failing to take action against mosques that are violating the Supreme Court's directives.
Karnataka Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre, responding to the question, said, as per the directives of the Supreme Court in sensitive zones, the noise level should not exceed 50 decibels during the day and 40 decibels at night, and in residential areas, 55 decibels during the day and 45 decibels at night.
In commercial areas, the noise should not exceed 65 decibels during the day, 55 at night, and in industrial areas, 75 during the day and at night 70 decibels, he said.
Pointing out that the Karnataka government had issued an order in 2022, assigning responsibility to a committee headed by a DySPs or ACPs for the effective implementation of the rules, the minister said when a complaint is received about noise pollution, the Pollution Control Board will inspect it and provide information about the decibel level to the police to take further action, including filing of criminal cases.
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"Not only during azaan, but also during bhajans held in temples and marriage events, among others, the violations happen. There is a need to spread awareness. The Supreme Court has ordered against bursting firecrackers, but it is being violated. Efforts will be made to implement the rules effectively," he said.
Several BJP MLAs, including Arun, Bharathi Shetty, among others, were not satisfied with the minister's reply. They took strong exception to it.
Arun noted that in the last three years, only 52 cases have been taken, and said there are clear violations by almost all mosques, but no action has been taken. "The decibels have in fact increased under this government. The government is giving protection to them."
Reacting to this, Khandre, calling it a "sensitive matter", said, "It is not right to politicise the issue. The law of this land is equal for everyone."
Hitting back, Arun asked, "Why is the matter sensitive? What is preventing you (the government) from implementing the Supreme Court directives?"
