Karnataka: The Centre for Communal Clashes in South India

General Secretary of Karnataka Communal Harmony Force, KL Ashok gives his insight by saying that the numbers are under-reported and there are many more incidents that must enter the records. He says, "I am not exaggerating when I say there are at least 10 incidents every day. But only one or two get reported in a month. The government should put in place systems that ensure a secular environment, not just indulge in actions that have no long-term solution."

On the other hand senior police officials in Karnataka are proud about the fact that they are able to track the several communal clashes which indirectly reflects their efficiency. "Because other states have fewer cases registered does not mean fewer cases occur there. We have been able to register more cases, which is reflecting in the documents you have," one of the officialssaid.

Hence, Lalrokhuma Pachau, DG and  IGP expressed, "I can only tell you that we have been working very efficiently. We take up cases on priority and see that action is taken every time such an incident occurs.” According to Pachau, the department is watchful and does a lot of defensive work based on intelligence, in concern to which he says, "We did a good job during Dasara, Bakrid and other important occasions. We also use intelligence provided by central agencies and have been able to prevent many cases."

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