Hassan SP calls upon people to use FIR app to fight crime

Superintendent of Police Rahul Kumar advised the people to use the FIR mobile App, that has been launched by the department, to prevent crime and atrocity related incidents in future.

The FIR mobile App was formally launched by the Chief Minister Siddaramaiah around eight months ago in the city.

The app can be downloaded on any android phone and the user has to just click the emergency button to send an alert to the control room. The device at the control room identifies the locality from where the alert has been sent, enabling the department to take immediate steps.

Addressing a press meet here on Saturday, Rahul Kumar said that the need of the hour is to create awareness about the new app among the people, especially youth. He also warned of stern action against those who involve in eve teasing incidents in the district.

Stab incident

Rahul said, “Police had responded immediately to the stabbing incident that had created ripples in the city recently. Ironically, the public, KSRTC employees and autorickshaw drivers had turned mute spectators and were busy capturing the incident on their mobile phones.”

Commenting on the allegation made by a section of the people citing police inaction, the SP said that the arrested are not rowdy sheeters but students who had come out of the colleges recently.

Rahul Kumar said, “The police personnel who were deployed at the bus stand were deputed to Arkalgud due to Doddammadevi jatra on the day of the stabbing incident. The traffic police had shifted the injured to the hospital.”

The principals of the colleges have been directed to identify youths, during a meeting held recently.

This would be helpful in preventing recurring of such incidents, he opined.