BANGALORE
Bangalore police commissioner Shankar M Bidari talks about the security measures they are adopting and also on the role of media in the current circumstance.
After years of long-drawn battle, the Allahabad high court’s verdict on the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute is expected to be pronounced on Friday (September 24).
With sentiments riding high on both sides—Hindu and Muslim communities— the city police has decided to step up security to prevent any untoward incident from occurring. Bangalore had witnessed widespread violence following the demolition of Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992 and the authorities want to avoid repeat of any such situation. City police commissioner Shankar M Bidari spoke to DNA on the security measures they are adopting and also on the role of media in the current circumstance.
How do you plan to tackle any difficult situation that may arise post the court verdict on the Babri Masjid-Ram Janmabhoomi dispute on Friday?
First of all, I would request the media to report responsibly. This is a delicate matter and I feel the media should exercise restraint and not go overboard while reporting the matter. In fact, I will be meeting media personnel individually to seek their cooperation. This is first time that the police are taking such an effort to ensure that unnecessary tension is not created in the city.
What other steps are you taking to tackle the security concerns?
We have held several rounds of meetings with senior police officers as well as senior government officials in the city. The sensitive areas in Bangalore have been identified and we are drawing up an emergency plan to tackle any untoward situation. A strict vigil will be in placed across the city and troublemakers will be punished.
Is there any citizen-related initiative in place?
Yes. In each police station, committees have been set up to maintain the law and order situation. We also have citizens’ committees to tackle any problems that may arise and they will be asked to work in tandem with the police to help maintain harmony and prevent rumours from spreading. If the citizens’ committee members come across any disturbances, they have been asked to report such incidents to senior police officers.
What about the security plans?
We will dispatch additional forces, especially in sensitive areas. In fact, since the issue has statewide ramifications, we will be part of a bigger plan. Actually, in a meeting of all deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners of police, the plan of deploying forces in sensitive localities was formulated.
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