The Ganjam Superintendent of Police Ashish Singh deployed two platoons of police at different strategic locations in the district headquarters of Chhatrapur since Monday to keep a strict vigil on the activities of criminals and anti- socials in the region.
This was done in response to a meeting with the members of the civil society that eve teasing, extortion, alcohol consumption and unruly behaviour of youth are increasing in the NAC town.
During the meeting with the Ganjam SP, the citizens complained that they are scared of the activities of the anti-socials coupled with inaction of a section of a local police, who are reportedly in collusion with the former.
While assuring the members of the civil society of drastic action against criminals and anti-socials, the Ganjam SP reportedly directed Chhatrapur, Chamakhandi and Ganjam police stations to execute all old warrants and apprehend the culprits forthwith.
It may be mentioned here that relating to a recent incident of eve teasing in Chhatrapur town, members of Reddy Community chased the culprits that led to a group clash. About half a dozen incidents of eve teasing in Chhatrapur area have been noticed during last six months in which daughter of senior politician was reportedly misbehaved in full public view, causing anger among the denizens.
The group is said to have taken control of block quarters and reportedly burnt a motor cycle and assaulted some Panchayat representatives over the issue of proper distribution of “Dada Mamuli” (Bati) collected from the Block contractors during the last Holi festival.
The local police instead of arresting the criminals allowed them to compromise.When contacted, Ganjam SP Singh told that stringent action would be taken against the anti- socials. “My priority is to strictly enforce the law and order in the town and adjoining areas,” he clarified.
When asked about the reported nexus of a section of police with the anti-socials, Singh said that he has no knowledge about it. “However, if specific names of police officials come to my knowledge, I’ll certainly initiate action as per law,” he assured.