Daijiworld Media Network – Mysore (SP)

Mysore, Aug 25: Dr D V Guruprasad, director general of police (CID, special training cell and economic offences), said that the circulation of fake currency notes found mostly in coastal districts, is the handiwork of the Pakistani intruders. He said, that this is a major challenge for the police department and that all measures are being taken to contain this menace.

He also noted that the naxal problems, threat from the terrorists and the underworld activities noticed in the coastal belt are the other major challenges before his department in particular and the state government in general. The coastal and malnad belts also are known for hoarding of explosives, he added.

Prasad was speaking after inspecting the guard of honour at the passing out parade of the armed police trainees, who were trained in the police training school here, at the Parade Ground of the office of the police commissioner here on Monday August 24. The parade was witnessed by a large number of retired police officers and the general public.

He asked the trainees to work honestly and sincerely to curb these activities, once they join at the places of their postings. He advised the trainees to work effectively in curbing such activities after their return to their places of postings.

Out of the 114 police constables, 98 are from Udupi district. There are 38 degree-holders in this batch, one is a post-graduate while nine hold B Ed degree.

In the indoor games and competitions arranged on the occasion, all the winners including the winner of the shooting competition, Dinesh Shetty and Kishan, who was adjudged the ‘all-round best cadet’, were from Udupi district. Dr Guruprasad handed over the awards.