1093 for people's participation in coastal security

MANGALORE: The Coastal Security Police (CSP) has introduced toll-free number to make people to participate in the security measures to protect the 320 kms of coast from Majaali in Uttar Kannada to Thalappady in Dakshina Kannada.
The costal security police unit, which conducts surveillance up to 12 nautical miles off the coast, has introduced a toll-free number 1093 for the public.Public may contact the force using the number in case of any suspicious movement of boats or any other incidents.
There are nine police stations of CSP including Karwar, Belekeri, Kumta, Honnawar, Bhatkal, Gangolli, Malpe, Hejmadi and Mangalore. The Mangalore CSP, which has three interceptors and staff, has the responsibility of surveillance of coast from Thalappady to Hosabettu. Suspicious movement of boats or vessels is being monitored round the clock by the cops to prevent terrorist and other anti-national activities.
CSP sources said that the toll-free number 1093 is common for all the nine stations in the state. “When we receive a call from the public, then the message will be passed on to all the CSPs instantly and thereby make them alert. The main objective of introducing toll-free number is to make public involvement in national security. The number will help the force to get information from public and also to maintain good relationship with people, especially with fishermen community,” source said.