Silvester D'Souza
Daijiworld Media Network - Kundapur (EP)

Kundapur, Nov 29: A peace meeting was held in Kundapur police station on Wednesday, November 29 in view of the upcoming Kodi Habba and Eid Milad celebrations.

District SP Dr Sanjeev M Patil who chaired the meeting asked Muslims to help celebrate Hindu festivals, Hindus to help celebrate Muslim feasts and non-Catholic communities to help in celebrating Christmas. "Communal harmony needs to be maintained. It will send an excellent message to children also. Let peace and harmony start from Kundapur. People in Kundapur are responding well for the last four weeks. Police department will extend full cooperation to the festivities," he said.

Leaders of Koteshwar Kotilingeshwar Temple explained about the Kodi festival. Heads of mosques in Kodi, Kandlur, Hangalur, Moodu Gopadi and Hemmadi explained the way Eid Milad would be celebrated.

The SP asked the leaders of both communities to avoid holding bike rallies. "Hold processions during festivals if you wish to, but avoid bike rallies. You should cooperate in this matter. As bike rallies cause traffic problems and inconvenience people, do not hold them," he urged.

The meeting also discussed about illegal activities in several places in Kundapur. The SP said that a Hoysala vehicle will go on rounds starting from Wednesday night.

Widespread Ganja Peddling

Municipal council vice-president Rajesh Kaveri said that there is widespread peddling of ganja near Kundapur Shastri circle. "As children are becoming victims, please identify the source," he urged the SP. The SP replied that children and parents will be called for a meeting to create awareness.

BJP leader Kishore Kumar requested the SP to find a solution for increased traffic density in Kundapur market.
Kundapur traffic police SI K Jaya, Kandlur SI Sridhar Naik and religious leaders were present.

Kundapur DySP Praveen Nayak welcomed. Kundapur SI Harish R Nayak proposed vote of thanks.