Coimbatore District Superintendent of Police Badri Narayanan clarifies that rumors of child kidnappings in the district are completely unfounded, urging the public not to believe such misinformation.
Coimbatore: In a recent briefing, Coimbatore District Superintendent of Police Badri Narayanan addressed the media at his office, dispelling rumors circulating on WhatsApp and voice recordings about child kidnappings in areas such as Periyanayakanpalayam and Mettupalayam. He emphasized that these reports are entirely false and should not be believed by the public.
According to Superintendent Narayanan, the rumors suggest that individuals from northern states have entered these localities intending to kidnap children. However, he confirmed that the Coimbatore Police Department considers these rumors to be 100% baseless. This misinformation is spreading through voice recordings and is causing unnecessary panic among the residents.
The Superintendent also highlighted that such rumors could potentially create tension between locals and individuals from other states working in Coimbatore's industrial sectors. With a significant number of people from northern states employed in the city, it's crucial to avoid any unfounded allegations that might harm communal harmony.
Furthermore, Narayanan assured that the police had not received any legitimate information regarding child kidnappings and are investigating the source of these rumors. He warned that strict action would be taken against those found spreading such false information. He also noted that there had been no registered cases of child kidnapping in Coimbatore district in the past five years.
To combat the spread of these rumors, the Superintendent of Police urged anyone with doubts or concerns to contact the police control room or use the provided WhatsApp number for clarification. The police are committed to resolving any queries and ensuring the public's safety.
In light of the upcoming parliamentary elections, the police have also started surveying sensitive areas to maintain peace and order. Additionally, efforts continue to regulate the banned substances, including gutka and cool lip, with significant progress in controlling the circulation of narcotic products within the district.
According to Superintendent Narayanan, the rumors suggest that individuals from northern states have entered these localities intending to kidnap children. However, he confirmed that the Coimbatore Police Department considers these rumors to be 100% baseless. This misinformation is spreading through voice recordings and is causing unnecessary panic among the residents.
The Superintendent also highlighted that such rumors could potentially create tension between locals and individuals from other states working in Coimbatore's industrial sectors. With a significant number of people from northern states employed in the city, it's crucial to avoid any unfounded allegations that might harm communal harmony.
Furthermore, Narayanan assured that the police had not received any legitimate information regarding child kidnappings and are investigating the source of these rumors. He warned that strict action would be taken against those found spreading such false information. He also noted that there had been no registered cases of child kidnapping in Coimbatore district in the past five years.
To combat the spread of these rumors, the Superintendent of Police urged anyone with doubts or concerns to contact the police control room or use the provided WhatsApp number for clarification. The police are committed to resolving any queries and ensuring the public's safety.
In light of the upcoming parliamentary elections, the police have also started surveying sensitive areas to maintain peace and order. Additionally, efforts continue to regulate the banned substances, including gutka and cool lip, with significant progress in controlling the circulation of narcotic products within the district.