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People pour out grievances at SP Sanjeev Patil’s first phone-in programme
Udupi: Complaints ranging from Matka, Illegal liquor sale in petty shops, traffic woes, harassment by Auto drivers and many other issues poured in at the first direct phone-in programme organised by the newly appointed Udupi district Superintendent of Police Dr Sanjeev Patil here on Saturday, August 19 at the SP office. Most of the queries were related to Matka, rash driving and harassment by Auto drivers.
The Superintendent of Police Dr Sanjeev Patil received 27 calls in the first of its kind direct phone-in programme.
Dr Patil addressing the complainants said that the high decibel horns used by private buses have come to his notice. Private bus operators are directed to remove such horns, if they fail to comply with the directives issued, the police department will initiate effective action. Bus operators are also directed not to let students travel standing on footboards.
Callers highlighted the matka menace which is at peak, gambling activities have risen in the district in Shirva, Gangolli, Kota and other prominent areas and the callers appealed for prompt action. Dr Patil replying to the complainants said that effective action will be initiated against gambling activities in the district. Action will be taken on the people involved in gambling. The police officials in their jurisdiction will be working within the legal parameters to curb gambling. A probe will be initiated against the officials who fail to take steps to curb gambling. The secrecy of the persons who provide information on gambling activities will be maintained.
A caller said that liquor is sold in petty shops in Kota and Gangolli which leads to problems in the society. SP directed the concerned officials of Kota and Gangolli to take action.
Another caller said that the water from fish transporting vehicles is spilled on roads causing vehicles to slip, especially the two-wheelers. SP said that action will be taken against the fish transporting vehicles if they spill the wastewater on roads. The vehicle owners should drain the wastewater in their private property and not on the roads. If wastewater is continued to be spilled on the roads, such vehicles will be seized.
A caller said that auto drivers were not using meters and get into a verbal spat with commuters if advised to use meters. SP said that action will be initiated against such auto drivers if the registration numbers of the vehicles are provided. People also complained about illegal bars, liquor outlets, traffic problems, illegal sand mining and other issues.
A teacher from Dr TMA Pai School, Kallianpur was a surprise caller who said that the students wanted information on the law. SP said that he would personally visit the school and interact with the school students.
Later speaking to mediaperons SP Dr Sanjeev Patil said that 27 calls were received, there was a good response from the public. The weekly phone-in programme will help the police to know about the ground reality which will help them in their work to address the problems affecting citizens. A record of each call is recorded and the grievance is noted. He also said that people should feel free to phone the police department. The secrecy of people who give information on issues will be maintained.
DySP Kumaraswamy, DCIB inspector Sampath Kumar were present.
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Congratulations to our new SP, Mr. Sanjeev Patil for having been appointed to Udupi District.
Well, the Phone-in Program is a great way for interaction between the police authorities and general public – and yes complaints will be pouring in – as though the previous SP was inefficient in carrying out his duties – BUT the truth of the matter is BEAUROCRACY that does not allow performance and good governance, in India in general! Politicians give big talks BUT walk the talk!
The Main problem in India is – one cannot take the law into their own hands and neither the law that is in authority acts spontaneously! There are Politicians and other influential persons who are Godfathers to be considered first. Otherwise, one will be TRANSFERRED!
The Police only takes care of Law & Order, the Judiciary judges and penalizes or punishes as per the judgement concluded! In which case, most of the hard core criminals or mischief mongers are let loose on bail by their Godfathers or due to lack of proof! Therefore they are branded as History Sheeters!
Former Udupi SP Annamallaya was such a young and dynamic, enthusiastic gentleman, was proactive and always on top of everything, and was loved by everyone – BUT sadly those who work sincerely in the interest of the public are always Transferred! Politicians play a big role in who STAYS and who GOES! The Judiciary, on the other hand, takes decades to decide judgement on cases and criminals, and in the end, some people are certified History Sheeters and commit crimes after crimes – the media says it all! Hardly anyone is eliminated.
Well, the people in authority eg. the police, responsible for law and order, must not only be occupied with providing security to MP’s and MLA’s and for the Minister In-charge of Udupi, but enforce physical police presence at public places such as the 3 Bus Stands in Udupi, the 2 Cinemas in Udupi, and around the 3 Colleges MIT, MGM, and PPC colleges in Udupi, the Public Park at Ajjarkad, the Adi Udupi Public Market, – to be proactive and make their presence felt by those involved in anti-social activities and those who influence such activities! The Police duty should not only be from 10 am to 5 pm but 24 hours. When one needs a Policeman to check on things – it is nearly impossible to find one!
Hawkers on pavements opposite the Udupi City Bus Stand and in all the by-lanes of Udupi Town and illegal eateries in Adi Udupi must all be removed, These outsider people from North Karnataka have made the whole of Udupi a Bazaar! Those businesses who pay high rents and costs for utilities suffer a loss of business because of them. Where is the Police or the Authority to check on all this?
The Udupi Municipality must install garbage bins at public places for the general public to throw packings and illegal cart eateries to throw their leftovers at night instead of dumping them on the roadside and in the Storm-water drains! Not one garbage bin is provided by the Udupi Municipality – every bin that is existing is some corporate donation like Syndicate Bank, Sai Radha Builders, etc. Why does the Municipality need donated bins – they have sufficient income from Taxes!