Home minister Parameshwara pledges to make Karnataka drug free
Koppal: Home minister G Parameshwara stated that the state govt is committed to establish Karnataka as a drug-free state.
During a press conference on Sunday, he emphasised that actions will be taken to prevent drugs from entering the Anegondi area of the district.
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"If necessary, a police station will be set up there to protect the interests of the local residents and to curb the availability of drugs for tourists," he confirmed.
Addressing Basavaraj Rayareddy's statement about Gangavathi taluk being a ganja centre, he said, "We will address his concerns and suggestions. Measures will be implemented to combat drug issues."
Regarding BR Patil's allegations about corruption in the Rajiv Gandhi Housing Corporation, the minister said, "If there was any wrongdoing in the housing project, BR Patil should contact the minister of the relevant department or at least file a complaint with our department, and the govt will take suitable action.
Responding to minister HK Patil's correspondence about mining irregularities, Dr Parameshwar said, "Patil mentioned in his letter that the govt lost Rs. 1.5 lakh crore due to mining irregularities. However, he did not accuse the govt. He only pointed out that cases of mining irregularities are being delayed. Nevertheless, the govt will take action on this matter."
"The police have been given autonomy to function.
No officer faces pressure in their duties. We have served the people of the state for two years. We remain dedicated to fulfilling our commitments. Substantial funds have been allocated to guarantee schemes. All development initiatives remain active," Parameshwara explained.
Regarding home ministry recruitment, he noted, "After the PSI scam, recruitment had paused. The numerous vacant PSI positions across the state have now been filled.
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A Hyderabad-based organisation has recognised Karnataka's police system as exemplary. Our department's officers are performing excellently."
In response to a question regarding the change in the KPCC president, Parameshwara said, "I don't know."
Chief minister's economic advisor Basavaraj Rayareddy, MP K Raghavendra Hitnal, District Congress general secretary Krishna Ittangi, and others were present.
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