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**Summary:**
Karnataka is launching a 248-member Special Action Force (SAF) in Mangaluru on June 13th to address communal incidents in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga districts. This force is comprised of personnel from the Anti-Naxal Force and will be headed by a DIGP-level officer, initially the Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy. The SAF’s formation follows a recent string of serious crimes including mob lynching and murders, and aims to improve coordination and response to such incidents in the region.
**News Article:**
**Karnataka Launches Special Action Force to Combat Communal Violence in Coastal Districts**
**MANGALURU, June 12, 2025** – The Karnataka government is set to launch a 248-member Special Action Force (SAF) in Mangaluru on Friday, June 13th, aimed at tackling rising communal tensions and related violence in the Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga districts. Home Minister G. Parameshwara will officially inaugurate the force.
The SAF, comprised of experienced personnel culled from the Anti-Naxal Force, will be headquartered in Mangaluru. Each district – Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga – will have a dedicated unit of 78 members. The force will operate under the direction of Inspector-General of Police (Western Range), Amith Singh and will be headed by a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIGP)-level officer. Initially, Mangaluru Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy will assume this role.
The decision to establish the SAF follows a series of disturbing crimes in the region, including the mob lynching of rag picker Ashraf on April 27th, the murder of former Bajrang Dal activist Suhas Shetty on May 1st, and the murder of sand transporter Abdul Rahiman on May 27th.
“This Special Action Force is a direct response to the recent increase in violent crimes and aims to provide a rapid and coordinated response to prevent future incidents,” stated a government spokesperson.
Beyond the DIGP-level officer, the Mangaluru SAF headquarters will consist of 15 officers, including a Superintendent of Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Assistant Commandant, Police Inspector, Police Sub-Inspector, three Head Constables, and six police constables. Each district unit will be led by a Police Inspector, ensuring strong leadership and on-the-ground coordination.
The government hopes the SAF will serve as a deterrent and provide a sense of security to the communities within the targeted districts.
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