Establish NIA office in M’luru: Chowta | Mangaluru News
Mangaluru: Dakshina Kannada MP Capt Brijesh Chowta on Thursday urged Union home minister Amit Shah to establish a permanent, fully equipped office of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in Mangaluru, capable of integrated intelligence coordination and rapid operational response.Chowta said he highlighted the growing vulnerability of Dakshina Kannada to extremist and anti-national elements. He underscored the sustained presence and rebranding of radical groups in the coastal belt, the alarming rise in terror-linked activities, and the resurgence of organised drug trafficking networks in the region.Referring to the recent MDMA drug bust in Mangaluru, the largest in Karnataka’s history, and the increasing number of NDPS cases this year, the MP emphasised the urgent need to bolster national security architecture in the area. “Dakshina Kannada has always stood at the frontline in safeguarding India’s cultural and national identity. We will not allow any attempt to destabilise the region, be it through violence, drugs, or ideology. The Centre’s proactive support is critical to this fight and establishing an NIA office in Mangaluru will be a decisive step forward,” he said.The MP sought the minister’s guidance and continued support in ensuring lasting peace and safety for Dakshina Kannada. He expressed confidence that with strong political will and institutional backing, Dakshina Kannada too could emerge as a national model for counter-terror preparedness and civic security.He also conveyed his heartfelt gratitude to the minister for facilitating the transfer of the Suhas Shetty murder case to the NIA.
