Coastal region requires ATS: Hosur

Coastal region requires ATS: Hosur

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, May 21: IGP Gopal B. Hosur said on May 20, Thursday that the coastal district requires an anti-terror squad (ATS) to tackle terrorist activities, adding that a number of people involved in terrorist activities have been arrested in DK, proving the definite presence of terrorism in the area.  

 

 

The IGP was delivering a talk on the topic “Coastal Security and Law and Order,” at the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KCCI). Speaking on DK’s terrorist problems, he said that the need to curb terrorism in the district is great and that the police department must put in special efforts to do so, for which it requires the help of an ATS, which is specially trained to fight terrorism.  

The IGP spoke about the challenges faced by the western range, which has to deal with problems such as naxalism, communal violence, and rowdism. He said the police department has taken adequate measures to curb these problems and to enable people to live in peace. Hosur also gave a PowerPoint presentation on the police department. 

President of KCCI Shrinivas S. Kamath made the welcome speech. Vice President G. G. Mohandas Prabhu introduced the speaker to the audience. Honorary Secretary Mohammed Ameen expressed gratitude. Secretary Latha R. Kini was also present.