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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jul 6: Complaints related to illegal parking, traffic chaos dominated the 81st phone-in-programme held at police commissioner’s office on Friday, July 6.
A caller from Kuthar complained that vehicles have increased which leads to traffic chaos in the area and makes hard for the pedestrians to cross the roads. He also urged the MP, MLA's and other representatives to conduct a meeting to sort out the issues.
Another caller from Moodbidiri complained about the tourist vehicles illegally parked on the side of the road which creates inconvenience for other vehicles and pedestrians. “Police will visit the spot and take action,” assured police commissioner T R Suresh.
A caller from State Bank complained about miscreants who eve tease and harass women at the Lady Goschen bus stand. The police commissioner promised to look into the matter on priority and take action against the trouble mongers.
Traffic block at Nanthoor circle is a common problem, said another caller. He said the checking of vehicles by the police near to the circles affects smooth traffic flow.
A caller from Gurupura complained that plastic bags and waste are being dumped in the Gurupura bus stand due to which foul smell emanates. We are not able to wait for the buses in the bus bay, she said.
Another caller from Lalbagh complained that a series of vehicles are being parked on the road side near Lalbagh, Ladyhill and Kottara Chowki.
A caller from VT Road complained that there is traffic block opposite Bishop’s house. There are two buses which park the bus on the road to board passengers. It is better to shift the bus stand from there, he suggested.
A caller from Gurpur suggested installation of street lights at Gurpur bridge and deploy police as it creates lot of trouble during night driving. Police commissioner T R Suresh said, "We will speak to the concerned authorities regarding the installation of street lights”.
A caller from Kodikal requested installation of a barricade at the Kodikal cross as vehicles come in high speed and pedestrians are not able to cross roads.
A caller from Capitanio complained that a conductor of 10A and 61B is not giving tickets at a concession rates for the students.
Another caller from Nanthoor complained that all development works at Nanthoor is left incomplete which has caused traffic congestion. He urged the authorities concerned to complete the work at the earliest. Police commissioner T R Suresh said, "We have submitted a letter to MCC regarding the same”.
A caller from Hampankatta asked on how many rickshaws can be parked in rickshaw stand? It seems there is no limitation for it and this needs to be looked into, he said.
A caller from Jyothi asked the police to vacate street hawkers from the footpaths of State Bank towards clock tower. Pedestrians are inconvenienced as there is no place to walk, she said.
A caller from Mallikatte complained that several two wheelers are seen parked in the bus bay located near Mallikatte market.
When asked about illegal sand mining, Suresh said, "So far we have booked 50 cases related to illegal sand mining within the city limits. Usually Section 379 IPC is booked for natural resources theft and this section does not have much effect. Only if they are booked under MMRD act (Mines and minerals development regulation act) it is more effective and stringent action can be taken against them.
“There is no confirmation regarding Rasheed Malbaari’s arrest,” said Suresh when asked if the arrest news is true.
DCP law and order Hanumantharaya, DCP Crime and traffic Uma Prashanth, ACP traffic Manjunath Shetty, Traffic inspector Amanulla and others were present.
As many as 33 calls were received during the phone-in programme.
The phone in programme is held every Friday from 10 am to 11 am.