Mangalore: Outgoing IGP Alok Mohan says Crime Rate has Reduced, Thanks Public
 
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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangalore (PS)
 
Mangalore, Dec 12: Outgoing IGP Alok Mohan (western range) addressing reporters at his office here on Monday December 12, thanked the general public and the media for their cooperation and support.
 
Stating that crime rate in the western range had reduced, he said while last year 92 robbery cases were registered, this year there were only 56. He said tight police vigil in coastal districts made this possible.

There were 81 theft cases last year, and only 53 this year, he said, and added that in the last10 years drastic changes had taken place with regard to police communication with the public. "Earlier, public feared to communicate with police personnel, but now the situation has changed," he said.
 
However, it is true that due to stress, they might have dealt with people roughly and severely at times, he admitted.

He said that he would be leaving for Singapore and Harvard universities (6 months each) for further studies, and will be back in Mangalore after a year. "I have already got the relieving letter from the government, and I will be doing masters in public management for which I have got fellowship from the universities," he said.
 
"It is a rare and good opportunity," said the IGP who had earlier undergone training with Scotland Yard police.
 
Pratap Reddy, who was IGP in fire services, will replace Alok Mohan as IGP of western range and is expected to take charge in the coming days.