Ktk govt says it will look into issues raised by police

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Press Trust of India Bengaluru
Last Updated : May 26 2016 | 8:28 PM IST
Karnataka government today said it would look into various issues raised by the police, amidst reports that large number of police personnelacross were planning to go on a mass leave in a protest against alleged harassment, lesser pay and no proper leave.
"I don't think police will commit suchindiscipline. Just because someone said. I don't think every one will go on mass leave," Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told reporters.
Asked about salary issue raised by them, he said "we will discuss on that."
Home Minister G Parameshwara said that the requests are being "considered" and the issue will be "sorted out".
"What ever their request, what ever their demand, are being considered. I don't think it will take a different shape. All the SP's, IG's and senior officers have been informed. I think we will sort it out," he said.
Reports suggest that in anunprecedentedmove, large number of policepersonnelare expected to go on a mass leave on June 4.
An organisation named 'Akhila Karnataka Police Maha Sangha' is leading this movement.
V Shashidhar who is its Founder President of the organisation is a suspended police personnel.
Earlier in a letter written to Parameshwara on May 13, Shashidhar hadhighlightedthe issues faced by the police and theirintention to go on mass leave.
The letter points out irregular working hours coupled with no proper leaves, pay anomaly among others.
Complaining about interference by politicians and influential,it also demands for separate pay commission for police.
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First Published: May 26 2016 | 8:28 PM IST

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