‘Strengthen local intelligence network’

Bengaluru | Sunday | 10th September, 2017

Summary:

more-inHome Minister R.

Ramalinga Reddy on Saturday directed the police to strengthen local intelligence to keep a check on anti-social activities in their respective jurisdictions. “I used to get many complaints from hawkers and roadside vendors about anti-social elements extorting ‘hafta’ from them in and around City Market. The police have been instructed to increase security cover in IT corridors and paying guest accommodations, which will serve as a deterrent to would-be molesters. HighlightsPut an end to extortionKeep tabs on anti-social elementsIncrease security cover in IT corridors and around PG accommodationsCheck traffic violationsEnsure alcohol vendors operate within permissible time limits Addressing the city police for the first time after assuming charge as Home Minister, Mr.

Reddy asked them to identify troublemakers, rowdy elements and extortionists..