Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (SP)

Mangaluru, Jul 15: It has been 50 days since Bantwal taluk in particular and other three taluks barring Mangaluru taluk in general having been brought under the cover of prohibitory orders under section 144 of Criminal Procedure Code. In the history of Dakshina Kannada (DK) district, a new leaf has been opened with this dubious feat.

After stabbing incident at Kalladka on May 26, some incidents happened which brought to the fore mistrust between different communities. Prohibitory orders therefore were clamped in Bantwal taluk since May 27.In later days, entire DK district barring the city commissionerate limits, was brought under these orders. During the last 50 days, the orders have been repeatedly extended, and the current order will be in force till July 21.

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Although section 144 is in force which bars five or more people from assembling in a public place, holding of functions and programmes, protests, possession of arms etc,people in the district are carrying on with life routinely and the prohibitory orders do not seem to be having any affect on them except in the form of considerable police presence. There are some who keep crying hoarse about prohibitory orders and need for peace to settle down. Because of them, the situation looks grim to the outside world.

This time around, people who are not aware of the situation here too have joined the 'free for all' fight, and contributed immensely to disturb the situation through their hate posts in social sites and immature analyses. Because of this, the reputation of the district, which is known for its eminence in education, medical facilities, and tourism, is getting sullied at the national level. Political leaders have contributed to the mess by their acts of mudslinging rather than working to strike harmony. Instead of holding consultations with police officers and district administration on ways and means to improve the situation, people seem to be happy passing vague criticisms at them. Visit of top police officers, political bigwigs and ministers does little to improve the situation unless they take people into confidence and allow the law to take its natural course by giving free hand to efficient officers.