1 year ago
Home Minister Won't Move Puttur Women’s Police Station
The Home Minister has decided not to move the women's police station in Puttur.
This decision was made because the current location is easy to get to, works well for the police, and is an important historical building.
The local leader, MLA Ashok Kumar Rai, had asked to move the station.
The Home Minister said the current location is helpful during emergencies and festivals because it's near a temple.
Also, the building is the only police building that is considered a heritage site in Puttur.
Moving the station would require a lot more land than what is available.
Home Minister ruled out relocating the Puttur Women’s Police Station.
The decision was made due to accessibility, operational convenience, and heritage value.
Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai had requested the relocation.
The current location is advantageous for emergencies and security during festivals.
The existing structure is the only police-controlled heritage building in Puttur.
- Who
- Home Minister Dr. G. Parameshwara and Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai
- What
- Home Minister ruled out the relocation of Puttur Women’s Police Station.
- Where
- Puttur, near Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple
- When
- Tuesday
- Why
- Due to accessibility, operational convenience, and heritage value
Supporters of Relocation
Supporters of Current Location
Reason for original request
Supporters of Relocation
N/A
Supporters of Current Location
Unspecified, potentially to reserve plot for other purposes or improve facilities in a new location.
Key facts
- Home Minister
- Dr. G. Parameshwara
- Location
- Puttur, near Sri Mahalingeshwara Temple
- Request made by
- Puttur MLA Ashok Kumar Rai
- Reason for Decision
- Accessibility, convenience, heritage value
- Building Cost
- ₹60 lakh (reconstruction)
- Land required for new facility
- At least two acres
- Reserved Plot Size
- 0.08 acres
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