Mangalore: The public of the Dakshina Kannada and Udupi including others must maintain peace in society and avoid spreading rumours, said City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh.
Speaking at the press meet held at his office on September 23, Thursday said that Dakshina Kannada police would make all efforts to ensure peace. The media must cross check the information gained on the matter with the police officials before telecasting or publishing the news in the respective media’s.
The media and the public may get the facts from the department by contacting at 100 or 2220800 for more information on any rumours heard.
Hindu and Muslim leaders to respect the verdict of the court, maintain peace, and resolve their differences through respectful dialogue. He added that religious and social leaders have decided to maintain peace and law and order on that day and respect the court’s verdict, irrespective of whether it is in their favor or not and help the district police in this matter.
The liquor shops located in the cities will be closed from today evening (September 23) to September 25, Saturday evening.
The pre-planned events like marriages and other functions will have exception, since it cannot be cancelled.
Section 144 has been imposed in city, hence a group consisting of more than five people cannot go together. If seen the police will take preventive action against such situation.
The department would send SMS’s calling for peace and restraint to all mobile users in the district, he urged the people to contact the nearest police station before believing any rumour.
City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh said that the police would make all efforts to ensure peace. They have also deployed around 1500 officials from KSRP, DR, Home guard and Police. Around 100 police vehicles have been kept prepared for the emergency purpose. If necessary the department will take help from Western Range police.
Later to ensure the public on the peace and safety, the Dakshina Kannada Police organized the route march of around 30 police vehicle in the city limit, Bajpe, Ullal and Suratkal.
DCP R Ramesh were present at the press meet.