Daijiworld Media Network - Madikeri (SP)

Madikeri, Nov 7: State home minister Basavaraj Bommai, stated that there is a proposal to set up special task force exclusively for the cow slaughter, and clandestine cattle transportation.

Speaking to media persons in the city on Friday November 6, he said that a committee led by deputy commissioners with the inclusion of NGOs have been formed already to regulate cow slaughter and cattle trafficking. "We have been collecting suggestions and opinions. We assure you that stern steps are being taken against cattle traffickers and the ones who assist in these tasks. There is a proposal to set up work forces.

He revealed that the cases of crime dwindled during the coronavirus pandemic, but the same is rising now. Therefore, he added, that the police have been asked to be extremely vigilant and take precautions. "We have particularly asked the police to concentrate on cases of rape and murder," he said.

He noted that law and order situation in Kodagu district is in control but because of wild elephant menace lot of agriculture and lives are being lost. He said that the chief minister's attention will be drawn after holding discussions with the district in-charge minister, the need to enhance the compensation payable. He said that the home department is committed to strengthen the police in Kodagu and ten crore rupees will be provided in the next budget to build office of the superintendent of police here. He also said that steps will be taken to appoint necessary staff to stations.

Bommai said that illegal home stays will be acted against.