K'taka to strengthen police force

Bangalore, Mar 7 (UNI) As part of its efforts to strengthen its police force, the Karnataka Government will be soon filling all vacancies in the department, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy informed today.

Speaking after witnessing the passing out parade of the 24th team of the armed police constables here, he said that as a first step towards strengthening the forces, the government would fill posts lying vacant for the past several years.

The Chief Minister said the state police enjoyed a pride of place at the national level for its diligence and efficiency and to boost its image further, the government would take necessary measures.

Referring to the terrorist attack on the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) on December 28 last and the presence of naxalite groups including Maoists in the state, Mr Kumaraswamy said the state police would be equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and provided better training to tackle anti-social elements.

As many as 290 constables took part in the passing out parade which was witnessed by Inspector General and Director General of Karnataka B S Sial and other top police officers.

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