Bengaluru, 4 June 

Rejecting the BJP's allegations about police targeting members associated with pro-Hindu organisations in Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara on Wednesday said, no one is being targeted, and there is no need for common people to worry, other than those violating the law.

Ruling out any political interference, he said police take necessary action locally based on the situation and in accordance with the rules laid down.

The BJP has raised objection to the police's alleged move to extern some leaders belonging to Hindu organisations, by identifying them and visiting their homes. "I want to appeal to the people of Dakshina Kannada that there is no need for anyone to worry. We will not allow anything that will trouble the common people," Parameshwara said, in response to a question.

Speaking to reporters here, he said police may have information about those involved in communal activities in that region. So they have decided to increase the night rounds, and are visiting houses to instill confidence among the people, and also to verify about anti-social elements involved in communal activities.

The Anti-Communal Force that has been announced will be launched in about ten days. There may be some resistance for it, but the government has a responsibility to maintain peace, and necessary measures will be taken in this regard, the home minister said.