Mangaluru, June 13 -- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara officially inaugurated the "Special Action Force" (SAF) at Mangaluru on Friday. This move is aimed at combating escalating communal tensions in the region. This specialised Force has been established to proactively address and mitigate communal issues across the communally sensitive districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, and Shivamogga.

The formation of the SAF comes amidst growing concerns over recurrent communal flare-ups and hate crimes in these areas. The state government had issued an order for its establishment, with a clear mandate to monitor, prevent, and respond swiftly to incidents that threaten peace and social harmony.

Comprising 248 highly trained personnel, includ...