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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (ANK)
Mangaluru, Jul 6: The parade of 400 Modus Operandi Bureau (MOB) offenders was held at police ground on Wednesday July 6.
Police commissioner N Shashi Kumar enquired with the offenders about their criminal activities, checked their mobile phones and wallet.
Speaking to the media, the police commissioner said, “There are over 2,000 MOB card holders under Mangaluru city police commissionerate which includes cases of drugs, robbery and theft. Three months ago, around 750 MOB cards was closed considering their good behaviour and for staying away from illegal activities for a long period of time. Under 17 police stations, 400 MOB card holders have been called for the parade here where they will be thoroughly verified. Their documents and mobile phones will be checked to see whether they are still active in the illegal activities. Their contacts will be checked as well.
“We have also noticed that they possess costly mobile phones and gold jewellery. We need to trace their source of income as well. The offenders will be verified and their documents will be taken,” he said.