Gopal Hosur in KCCI: speaks on coastal security and peace

21.05.10 Mangalore : The topmost police officer for the western Range and IGP, Gopal  B. Hosur, aaddressed the members of Kanara Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) on Thursday, May 20, on the subject of “Law and order, and Coastal Security”.

He informed that several arrests were made in 2009, of persons engaged in Terrorism activities in DK, which needed an Anti-Terror Squad of trained and agile fighters against terrorists. He asked the police department to curb the terrorism in this district, in view of a pressure that led to arrests and public co-operation in informing the police about

Terror- mongers. The department needs a cell with trained persons now, to handle a new menace, he pointed out.

Hosur went on to say that the western Range of 4 districts has peculiar problems of coastal safety, of Malnad, Naxalite presence, communal feuds and mischief, besides Rowdies in public life. But he assured the merchants/KCCI members that police department has brought every crime under control, thereby allowing common people to live in peace. He gave a power point presentation on the western range and its links with the police or people.

Srinivas  S. Kamath, KCCI chief, welcomed the guests and members. G.G. Mohandas Prabhu, Vice-President, introduced the keynote speaker to the elite audience. Secretary Mohd. Ameen proposed a vote of thanks. Additional secretary Ms. Latha R. Kini was present.