500 CCTVs installed from Karwar to M’luru: Coastal Security Police SP

Team Udayavani, Aug 23, 2023, 10:14 AM IST

Udupi: The Coastal Security Police Force (CSP) is all set to monitor security and prevent illegal activities along the ocean shore. They are implementing measures gradually for this purpose. CSP Superintendent Abdul Ahmad mentioned that 500 CCTVs have been set up in coastal towns and rural areas from Karwar to Mangaluru.

During an event organized by the Working Journalists’ Association at Udupi Press Bhavan, he said that if any suspicious activities are detected, the police will take immediate action. CCTVs have been installed in cooperation with traders and businessmen to enhance security and safety.

The Coastal Security Police was established to combat terrorism and unlawful activities along the country’s coastline. In Karnataka, the force operates from Karwar to Ullal, with its headquarters in Malpe. The coastline has 150 landing points for boats and features 9 police stations with 600 personnel involved, he said.

The fishermen are cooperating remarkably in sea operations, patrolling, and protection. The Sagar Rakshak Dal, comprising local fishermen, has more than a thousand members and actively supports the police. Last year, the police, along with the fishermen’s help, carried out 13 rescue operations, he added.

He also informed the reporters that a training center for the CSP personnel, and a well-equipped hospital for sea-related accidents are proposed to be set up at a 25-acre land parcel in Kodi Kanyana near Sastan.