Daijiworld Media Network - Puttur

Puttur, Nov 12: Renovation of police residential quarters at Berike and construction of new housing units at 34 Nekkilady are underway to provide better accommodation facilities for police personnel. Once completed within the scheduled time, a total of 24 houses will be available for police staff.

At Berike, two three-storey buildings comprising 12 houses are undergoing renovation. The buildings had deteriorated over the years, with damaged tiles, water supply issues and overgrown vegetation around the premises posing difficulties, including the threat of snakes. Consequently, police personnel had vacated the quarters and shifted to rented private accommodation.

The renovation work is being carried out at an estimated cost of Rs 16 lac. Around 90 per cent of the tile-laying work and 70 per cent of the painting work have been completed. The remaining repair work is expected to take another one to two months, according to the contractor.

Meanwhile, a house constructed for senior officers remains locked and unused. Local residents have suggested that cleaning the surrounding area and carrying out necessary repairs would help protect the government property from further deterioration.

At 34 Nekkilady Junction, two new RCC buildings are being constructed on the site of the old residential quarters. The buildings will accommodate 12 houses in total. The construction is expected to be completed by April-May next year.

Located just one kilometre from Uppinangady police station, the new residential facility is expected to attract considerable demand among police personnel.

With the completion of both projects, a total of 24 residential units will be available for police staff, improving their accommodation facilities in the area.