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Bengaluru, Nov 19 (IANS) The Karnataka BJP has criticized the state government over the broad daylight robbery of Rs 7.11 crore in Bengaluru and expressed concern over the law and order situation, saying people will not get peace under the current regime.
Opposition leader R. Ashok said on Wednesday, “First bank robbery, now loot of cash from ATM – audacious robbery in broad daylight on a busy road. The broad daylight robbery of an ATM cash vehicle in Bengaluru this afternoon, in which the money being transported to the ATM was looted, is clear evidence that there is a complete breakdown of law and order in the state.”
“On one hand, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar are locked in a battle to retain or capture the chair, while ministers are worried about their fate. The government itself is trembling and unstable, officials appear clueless and inactive,” he said.
“If an ATM cash vehicle carrying Rs 7.11 crore can be looted in the middle of a busy road, in broad daylight, even in the presence of armed guards, then what will be the condition of common citizens? Where is the security of people’s homes, shops, property and belongings?” Ashok asked a question.
“In short, one thing is guaranteed: Kannadigas will not find peace until this incompetent Congress-led government is overthrown,” he said.
Meanwhile, BJP Legislative Council member Keshav Prasad has demanded that the Chief Minister and the Home Minister immediately restore law and order in the state failing which they should step down from their posts.
He said that whenever there are incidents of atrocities, rape or murder of women, BJP has repeatedly warned the government. In response to a question, he said that criminal cases have crossed all limits.
He said that the statements of the Government, Home Minister and Chief Minister should reflect seriousness and they should be implemented on the ground.
Criticizing the government, he said that the officials responsible for giving VIP treatment to the prisoners in the jail should have been punished, but the government merely held a meeting.
He further alleged that the government has demoralized the police officers from the stampede incident and held the government responsible for all these failures.
He announced that there will be intense protests on these issues. He also presented statistical data showing a sharp increase in crime.
Retired IPS officer Bhaskar Rao said that crimes against women have increased after this government came to power.
He said that when a camera was installed in the women’s toilet in Udupi and the video was recorded, the incident was ignored. Just yesterday there was a clash and fight between groups in front of Vidhana Soudha. He expressed concern that law and order has completely collapsed in the state.
He said that an Israeli woman was raped in broad daylight in Hampi. The crimes being committed against migrant laborers are not even being paid attention to; Robberies and thefts are on the rise, and no efforts are being made to stop them.
He further criticized the government and said that 25,000 posts are vacant in the police department, yet recruitment is not being done.
He said that there is a need to strengthen the police force.
–IANS
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