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Daijiworld Media Network- Mangaluru (VP)
Mangaluru, May 24: Police commissioner Anupam Agarwal held a phone-in programme on Friday, May 24, at the police commissioner’s office, addressing various public grievances.
A Jeppu resident reported that the EVM machine failed to emit light after she voted. Agarwal advised immediate notification to the deputy commissioner for rectification.
A caller from Vamanjoor complained about road blockages near the RTO office and overcharging by auto rickshaw drivers. Agarwal promised resolution by the end of the day.
A Kodical resident highlighted accidents caused by a 90° turn towards TV Raman Pai Hall to Car Street and requested speed humps. Agarwal assured discussions with municipal officials.
A Jeppu resident reported one-way violations and erratic auto-rickshaw turns on Hampankatta to Attavar road. He also mentioned buses taking unauthorized shortcuts.
A caller from Mulki complained about rash bus driving endangering senior citizens, requesting traffic police presence near bus stops.
A Yekkur caller raised concerns about Konaje police security against sand mafia and police inaction in Beltangady. Agarwal invited the caller to discuss the issue personally.
A Kavoor resident reported non-compliance with tinted glass fines. Agarwal ordered officials to remove tinted glasses starting May 25.
Another Kavoor caller complained about stolen cows and lack of police response. Agarwal assured immediate action.
A Kankanady resident reported street vendors causing traffic jams. Agarwal noted the complexity involving multiple agencies and ongoing plans for vendor relocation.
A Mudipu resident reported lack of street lighting and unverified PG and hostel tenants. She requested PCR van presence to curb illegal activities.
Two callers raised concerns about children driving without licenses and helmets. Agarwal assured immediate enforcement.
A Kavoor resident requested a footpath near Kavoor junction for safer road crossing.
Three callers from Bengre Kulur, Attavar, and Baikampady reported auto drivers hiking fares and conflicts between E-Rickshaws and regular rickshaws. Agarwal explained the historical permit issues and supported E-vehicles as a sustainable solution.
Following the phone-in programme, Mangaluru city police held a public relations meet. Several residents raised concerns. One resident of Kankanady expressed sadness over the delay of Ambedkar circle, fearing it may be seen as an insult to Dalits. They also complained of the cessation of police patrols in Kadri and the bus park in Kankanady causing problems for commuters.
A Pandeshwar resident complained about a one-way road becoming a parking area for buses, while another resident suggested cancelling the one-way at State Bank due to accidents. They also highlighted issues with auto rickshaws overcharging passengers. Anupam Agarwal promised to address the complaints, including installing speed radars.
A resident of Kulur complained about problems on the Kulur Kavoor road, lack of proper circles, and buses parking in two-way roads. Another resident of Kottara reported poorly maintained roads near Akash Bhavan and police officers using phones near Kulur bridge.
Another person complained about accidents near State Bank and buses and trucks stopping near St. Ann's High School. A resident of Akash Bhavan expressed frustration over the lack of implementation of extended city bus timings and illegal activities like Matka and card playing.
An auto driver raised concerns about the shifted bus stop causing traffic issues and the misuse of one-way roads by E-rickshaw drivers. A Kumpala resident reported accidents on Kallapu road and parking issues at Yenepoya Hospital. They also complained about transgender businesses causing problems and suggested professional drivers for school trips.
DCP Siddharth Goel, Dinesh Kumar, and other officials were present at the meeting.