A high-level border crime meeting held at the Mangaluru city police commissioner’s office on Friday reviewed cross-border criminal activities and set the stage for stronger joint operations between Karnataka and Kerala police forces. The discussions centred on crime control, tracking absconding accused, and facilitating real-time information exchange to enhance policing effectiveness along the interstate border.

Focus on seamless information exchange

The meeting was chaired by Mangaluru city police commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, with Kannur Range DIGP Yatish Chandra G. H. and Kasargod SP Vijay Bharat Reddy representing the Kerala Police. Officers shared updates on ongoing cases, particularly those involving criminals suspected to be operating or hiding across the border.

Officials exchanged detailed inputs on:

  • Absconding accused
  • Persons with pending warrants
  • Inter-state criminal networks
  • Drug trafficking activities

By consolidating case details from both states, officers aim to minimise delays in tracing and apprehending suspects.

Joint strategy for tracking accused

A coordinated plan of action was framed to improve the tracking of accused persons wanted in either state who may be taking shelter in border districts. The police forces agreed to share time-sensitive information more efficiently to prevent criminals from exploiting jurisdictional gaps.

The meeting further emphasised the need for synchronised intelligence flows between district units on both sides of the border. Quick sharing of FIR details, movement patterns, and digital evidence will be prioritised in future operations.

Strengthened cross-border operations

To curb organised crime, narcotics peddling, and the movement of habitual offenders, both forces agreed to:

  • Conduct joint operations in sensitive border pockets
  • Deploy coordinated patrol teams in areas with high crime incidence
  • Intensify surveillance on inter-state criminal routes
  • Share technical and forensic inputs wherever necessary

Law and Order DCP Mithun H. N., senior officers from the Mangaluru city police commissionerate, and personnel from Dakshina Kannada district police were also present, underscoring the seriousness of the collaborative effort.

Ensuring long-term security cooperation

The meeting marks another step towards building a robust interstate policing framework. With criminal networks increasingly operating beyond territorial boundaries, police officials acknowledged that cooperation must be continuous and proactive.

The Karnataka and Kerala police forces stressed that enhanced joint operations, backed by consistent information exchange, will significantly improve border security and help in quicker detection and arrest of offenders.

Conclusion

The border crime meeting reaffirmed the commitment of both states to work together in tackling shared security challenges. As the new action plan is rolled out, residents in the border regions can expect stronger enforcement efforts and quicker responses to inter-state criminal activities.