By I K Anil
Our investigative reporting, on the dilapidated condition of the Police Lines in Somwarpet gives me the impression, that most rural Police quarters must be in a similar state. How much disciplined work can you expect from a Police force, who after a hard days work, has no proper dwelling for his family and himself? Residences of Security personnel, Medical staff, if ignored will have disastrous cascading effect on the rural populace.
It is about time that the powers that be should look beyond themselves to avoid social unrest.
P.T.Bopanna’s third book is a compilation of all his articles pertaining to Coorg, written as a Journalist for various National Dailies, still remains burning issues in Coorg. Todays youth would be well advised to read and absorb this compilation as they will be aware of what would be expected of them to guide Coorg to a better tomorrow.
The Government according to the Minister has done a lot on paper for Kodagu, I am of the opinion that the need of the hour is a Twenty Four hour mobile Hospital, as the reach for the common man to the nearest Hospital in unearthly hours, is virtually impossible in an emergency. I do hope, the concerned Minister would announce this facility has been provided at the next Independence Day