Police to step up vigil against drug peddlers

Move in the wake of public protest in Payyoli

Following a mass public protest, the police have intensified their vigil against suspected drug peddlers within Payyoli municipality limits. A people's vigilance committee has also been formed to support the police covering abandoned buildings and isolated street corners.

Efforts are under way to install additional closed circuit television cameras in public places to improve surveillance. Many local residents and traders have expressed their willingness to set up remote surveillance measures to monitor miscreants.