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The move has drawn attention to the Commissioner’s commendable efforts to combat illegal activities such as drug trade and unauthorized sand mining, while also maintaining communal harmony in the region.
Commissioner Kuldeep Kumar R had also initiated the “Drugs Free Mangalore” campaign. This multifaceted program involved raising awareness in schools and colleges, counseling for former drug addicts, and conducting extensive operations to apprehend drug peddlers.
Notably, in the past five months alone, the police have arrested 65 drug peddlers, including a Nigerian woman believed to be a key player in the drug trade across Bangalore. Additionally, over 200 individuals have been apprehended for drug consumption, encompassing substances such as marijuana. Furthermore, the police have cracked down on the illegal sale of e-cigarettes, foreign cigarettes, and ganja-laced chocolates, taking strict measures against those involved.
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Kuldeep Kumar R’s commitment to fostering community-friendly policing was evident in various initiatives undertaken during his tenure. Extensive operations were conducted to combat matka gambling and the illicit sand mining trade, further reinforcing the commitment to public safety.
Addressing the persistent issue of traffic problems in the region, the Commissioner initiated several measures, including “Traffic Contact Day” at the police station level, the introduction of a QR code feedback system for evaluating police station responses, and a helpline for citizens to seek information on police station feedback. Moreover, the police took proactive measures to enforce traffic rules rigorously, leading to the submission of a proposal for the suspension of driving licenses for 897 motorists and riders until a specific date. Conductor and passenger safety on buses was also a priority, and actions were taken against individuals standing on the footboards of buses.
The demand for the withdrawal of his transfer order remains strong, with many asserting that his departure would undermine the progress made in maintaining law and order in Mangaluru.