Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (JD)
Udupi, Feb 22: Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna has urged the chief minister to release a special grant of Rs 50 crore for the formation of a special squad to fight the drug menace in Udupi district and for the development of the region.
Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and sought the formation of a separate police squad to take stringent action against the rampant drug mafia in Udupi district.
"Students and youth are going astray due to consumption of drugs in various parts of Udupi district including Manipal which is specially recognised in the education system in the country. Therefore, it is essential to create a separate special force to effectively control drug trafficking," he said.
On the same occasion, Yashpal Suvarna also appealed for a special grant of Rs 50 crore for the comprehensive development of infrastructure in Udupi constituency.
He said the special grants will be used to fight sea erosion and develop government schools besides using it to build a hostel building and also develop the rural roads.