'People-friendly but tough police needed to tackle criminals, terrorists': Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said a people-friendly but tough police is needed to take strong action against criminals and terrorists.

Rajnath Singh, who reviewed the law and order situation at a high-level meeting held here, suggested the Karnataka Police to fill up all its vacancies which was nearly 20 percent of its total strength on a priority basis.

He also asked them to adopt the latest technology and modernize the forces.

The Home Minister further instructed the authorities to take action on reports of discrimination against people from the north-eastern states living in Bengaluru.

He also asked the state administration to remain vigilant on illegal immigration from Bangladesh in Karnataka.

Action against the sale of pre-activated SIM cards in the state was also discussed in the meeting.

The Karnataka Government requested the Centre to sanction two extra Indian Reserve Police battalions for the state. The Home Minister assured them that their demand would be positively looked into.

He also stated that the Centre will consider increasing the number of Marine India Reserve Battalions in the state to strengthen its coastal security.