In his first meeting with senior police officers of the State, Home Minister G. Parameshwara warned officers to stay away from real estate transactions or be prepared to face action.
“I know several police officers are involved in real estate business. Take this as a warning. It will not be tolerated and strict action will be taken against them,” Dr. Parameshwara said speaking to the police headquarters.
“There are instances where police officers have an unholy nexus with the real estate sector, sand mafia and anti-social elements for vested interest. If the police, who are supposed to protect the interest of the society, are involved in such things then how can they do justice to their duty,” he said. The Minister said that of the over 500 sand trucks entering the city, only a few had permit.
The government is committed to protecting the interest of minorities, women, children, and farmers, Dr. Parameshwara said, adding that safeguarding people migrating to the city is the responsibility of the State. “A trivial issue could snowball into a bigger problem. The State has had to face embarrassing situations like the mass exodus of people from the northeast some time ago,” he added. The State was proposing setting up multi-specialty hospitals exclusively for police personnel in every district. It would be on par with the hospital for armed forces, he said.
On communal forces
Dr. Parameshwara said that communal forces are on a rise in Mangaluru and Belagavi regions. “These forces are intolerant and trying to defame the State by attacking minorities. Sporadic communal incidents have been occurring, proving to be a challenge to the State. The police should ensure safety of the minorities, he said.
State plans to build multi-specialty hospitals for police personnel
in all districts
