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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangalore (MD)
Mangalore, Aug 3: "No one should ever break the law. In some of the cases, innocent people are being punished. If the complaint seems to be false, people should inform the officials at the earliest," said superintendent of police Dr Sharanappa S D, in a meeting held to receive complaints from SC/STs held on Sunday August 3 at SP's office here.
"People should give adequate proof to help clear the case. When proof is provided, it will be scientifically investigated to find out the truth. Strict action will be taken against persons who give false complaints. If any case including rape is not registered the first time, people must inform higher authorities," he added.
He also said that there will be a seminar for police officers about the newly-implemented rules and regulations. "In this seminar, information regarding various other departments will also be provided. Awareness and guidance will be given on the recently implemented rules and regulations. On August 6, a zonal level seminar will be held and after August 15, a district level seminar will take place."
Receiving the complaints of people, Dr Sharanappa said, "Zonal and taluk level complaints will be received by me at a particular assigned place in the coming days. People who stay in villages face many problems in reaching the SP office in the city. Hence, villagers can go to the nearest police station or to the taluk headquarters and register their complaint. This programme has been organized to respond to the problems of the people."
Dalit leader S P Anand, pleaded with the SP saying, "Dalit colony residents of Jatipalla, Sulya, Lalita, and Gauri were abused by land owners Sanath Kumar Rai and Jayakara who entered their home and threatened them. We complained at the police station and after one week head constable Chandappa called both the parties and declared that the case was closed. But he said that this is a civil matter and told us to go to court. This is not right. H C Chandappa has taken bribes many times to shut cases before. This has to be investigated."
Responding to this, Dr Sharanappa promised that an investigation will be held and legal action will be taken.
"In the name of helping the poor people, more than necessary interest is being collected from those who have taken loans. The government should realize this and take action against it," said Narayana.
Responding to Narayan's request, Dr Sharanappa told him to provide more proof and documents so that action can be taken against the culprits.
"Police department should become more strong. Police officials should visit schools and colleges and conduct meetings with the students and their parents. Proper action must also be taken regarding the safety of the students," said Dalit leader P Keshav.
"In this regard, we have already taken the necessary action and we are visiting the institutions," said Dr Sharanappa.
District additional SP T P Shivakumar, Dalit members, and police officers were also present at the meeting.