Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Nov 16: “The imposition of section 144 has ended on Sunday and the law and order situation in Dakshina Kannada is completely under control,” Deputy Commissioner A B Ibrahim has revealed in a statement.
“In some places of the district, more time is required to see the complete peaceful situation. Hence we have imposed restrictions for rallies, protests, public meetings, bandh, strikes and road blocks as per column 20 of the police act till November 20. In case of unavoidable circumstances to hold any event, applications can be sent to the deputy commissioner for permission. The district administration will grant permission after due consideration,” He said.
He also said that sufficient personnel to maintain law and order have been deployed in the district including the Rapid Action Force, police personnel from several neighbouring districts and also KSRP platoons.
He has requested the public to help in maintaining peace in the society and to report the suspicious movements of strangers to the police.
As most of the untoward incidents have happened during night, public have been told not to venture out much at night.
The deputy commissioner paid visits to the people who were taking treatments in hospitals after sustaining injuries in some incidents last week. Out of the 6 injured, one person has been discharged. DC said that all the hospital expenses of the injured will be borne by the district administration.
The checking of vehicle by police on the roads continues. Some special check posts have been set up.
Ullal peaceful
Meanwhile situation in Ullal area is completely under control. A private bus was stoned by miscreants on Sunday which disturbed the peace for a while. There were no passengers in the bus. The police and more than 250 personnel of Rapid Action Force held a march past in Mogaveerapatna, Ullal, Kotepura and Kodi to maintain normalcy and peace.