In a significant move to curb criminal activities, authorities in Mangaluru have issued a strict externment order against a local resident with a long criminal record. The action mandates the individual's removal from the district limits.
Externment Order Issued Against Accused with Extensive Record
The Assistant Commissioner and Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Mangaluru has directed the externment of Ganesh, also known as Ganesh Poojary. A resident of Badakodi House in Kepu village, Bantwal taluk, under the jurisdiction of the Vittla police station, Poojary is now barred from remaining in Dakshina Kannada district.
Details of the Criminal Charges
Police records reveal a serious and varied history of alleged offences. A total of 14 criminal cases have been registered against Ganesh Poojary. The charges encompass a range of serious crimes, including:
- Assault
- Rioting
- Attempt to murder
- Gambling activities
- Obstructing a government servant from discharging official duties
This extensive list of charges formed the critical basis for the police's recommendation and the subsequent judicial order.
Terms of the Externment and Relocation
Following a formal report submitted by the Vittla Police Station House Officer (SHO), the Assistant Commissioner passed the externment directive. The order specifically states that Ganesh Poojary must be externed from Dakshina Kannada district.
His movement has been severely restricted, and he is now confined to the limits of the Alur police station in Hassan district. In compliance with this order, the authorities have successfully transferred Ganesh to Alur.
Law and Order Implications
This externment order represents a proactive step by the Mangaluru administration to address persistent threats to public peace and safety. By removing an individual with multiple serious charges from the district, the authorities aim to disrupt potential criminal networks and deter similar activities.
The use of externment powers is typically reserved for individuals deemed a continued threat to public order, and this case underscores the legal mechanisms available to law enforcement in Karnataka to maintain stability in the region.
