In a significant move to curb criminal activities, the Dakshina Kannada district police have issued an externment order against a man with a long criminal record. The individual has been directed to leave the district and reside in Chikkamagaluru for a period of one year.
Who is the Externed Individual?
The order targets Mohammed Shafiq, a 35-year-old resident of Bunder in Mangaluru. Police records paint a troubling picture of his alleged involvement in the local underworld. Authorities state that Shafiq is facing charges in a total of 12 criminal cases registered across various police stations in the district.
His alleged crimes span a serious spectrum. The charges against him include:
- Attempt to murder
- Robbery
- Voluntarily causing hurt
- Intimidation and criminal intimidation
- Possession of illegal weapons
The Legal Process Behind the Externment
The action was taken under the Karnataka Police Act, 1963. The process began with a detailed report submitted by the Mangaluru City Police Commissioner, Anupam Agrawal, to the district magistrate. This report meticulously documented Shafiq's criminal history and argued that his continued presence in Dakshina Kannada was a threat to public order and safety.
Following the report, the district magistrate issued a notice to Mohammed Shafiq. He was given a formal opportunity to present his side of the story and contest the allegations. After considering the police evidence and Shafiq's response, the magistrate found sufficient grounds to proceed with the externment.
The final order, passed by the district magistrate, mandates that Shafiq must not enter or remain within the limits of Dakshina Kannada district for one year, effective immediately. His designated place of residence for this period is Chikkamagaluru district.
Implications and Police Stance
Externment is a preventive measure used by police forces to disrupt criminal networks and deter individuals believed to be habitual offenders. By removing Shafiq from his familiar territory in Mangaluru, authorities aim to dismantle his alleged influence and prevent further crimes.
The Mangaluru police have emphasized that this action is part of their ongoing drive to maintain law and order. They have signaled a zero-tolerance policy towards individuals involved in multiple serious offences. The externment of Mohammed Shafiq serves as a strong warning to other criminal elements operating in the region.
Local residents have often expressed concerns about anti-social activities. Police officials hope that such decisive legal actions will bolster public confidence in the force's ability to ensure community safety. The success of this measure will be monitored, and any violation of the externment order by Shafiq will lead to immediate legal consequences, including possible arrest.
