Karnataka - Hubli-Dharwad   

Police plan drive against matka

Staff Correspondent

DHARWAD: Superintendent of Police B. Shrikantappa has said that maintaining communal harmony in the district will be a challenging task as some villages have become communally sensitive over the years.

He told presspersons here on Monday soon after assuming charge that his efforts will be aimed at winning the confidence of the people. He said the focus will be on the matka gangs operating in the district.

"I have information on illicit liquor and hooch being manufactured in some of the villages which will be dealt with seriously," he said.

About the residential school for children of policemen, he said 37 acres of land has been identified at Ganjigatti in Kalghatgi taluk and there is a proposal to build the residential school at a cost of Rs. 12 crores. He will make efforts to implement the provisions of the Goonda (Prevention) Act to contain the illicit liquor trade and other related crimes.

Mr. Shrikantappa warned police constables and officials against misbehaving with the public. Such cases will be strictly dealt with, he said.

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