New SP says he will convince police personnel not to take part in strike

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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (JS)

Mangaluru, June 1: Dakshina district police has arrested four inter-state thieves and recovered seven motor bikes.

Addressing a press meet here on Wednesday June 1, Dakshina Kannada superintendent of police (SP) Bhushan Borase said that police team led by PSI Prakash Devadiga, arrested Mansur (19), Shabbir (19), Thaufiq (22) of Puttur and Majid of Beltangady on Tuesday May 31.

Mansur and Shabbir were travelling towards Perla at high speed on RX-100 motor bike. The police personnel, who were checking up vehicles, stopped them but they did not stop the vehicle. Police personals managed to stop them near Perla and asked them to produce the documents. Since they failed to produce the documents, they were taken into custody.

During their questioning, the police learnt that the bike which they were riding was robbed from Kukkarabettu and they were taking it to sell in Kerala. Two more accompanists Thaufiq and Majid were also nabbed.

Further it was learnt that the team was involved in bike thefts in various places like Madikeri, Beltangady and Sullia. Five stolen bikes hidden with the motive to sell, in a house in Kambalabettu and another five were hidden behind Kasargod bus stand were also recovered.

Bantwal circle inspector, Belliappa, Vittal station house officer, Prakash Devadiga and the entire team which has been able to crack the robbery case has been awarded with Rs 10, 000 cash price.

When being asked about the proposed police personnel strike on June 4, SP said "I am personally visiting all the stations in the district and trying to convince the police personals. As of now two police stations have withdrawn their leave application. I am confident that will be able to convince them."