Farmer leader urges State government to increase police patrolling, beat in rural areas to prevent crimes
A farmer leader in Karnataka has called for increased police presence in rural areas following a rise in violent crimes, including the murder of Dalit community members. Additionally, he urged the state government to reclassify specific taluks as drought-affected to ensure farmers receive necessary financial aid and irrigation support.
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The report underscores the intersection of rural security concerns and agricultural economic instability in India, highlighting the pressure on state governments to address both public safety and farmer welfare.
Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangh (KRRS) honorary president Chamarasa Malipatil on Saturday urged the Karnataka government to immediately step up police patrolling and beat in rural areas to curb the rising crime rate across Raichur district.
Addressing a press conference in Raichur, Mr. Malipatil highlighted a recent surge in violent offences, specifically pointing to heinous crimes in Deodurg, Sirwar, and Lingsugur taluks. Among these incidents was the brutal murder of three individuals belonging to the Dalit community, including two women.
Referring to a recent incident in Hokrani village where a Dalit woman was gang-raped and murdered, the farmer leader called the event a direct challenge to the efficiency of the State Home Department. He attributed the rise in rural crime partly to a lack of record-keeping by the police at the village level.
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