The security apparatus of the police force has been upgraded with an improved range of equipment in the temple town of Udupi, a senior police official said.
As many as 18 commandos had been specially trained for strengthening security and more commandos would be trained soon, district police superintendent Rajendra Prasad said in a release here.
They would be deployed round the clock in two shifts, attending to law and order problems, road traffic problems, VIP security and for anti-Naxal operations.
The commandos would be equipped with modern weapons including AK-47, INSAS rifles, SLR cameras, bullet-proof helmet and jacket, body protector and other ammunition.
Seven 'Hoysalas' would be deployed in Kundapur, Brahmavar, Malpe, Udupi, Manipal, Kaup and Karkala. They would be fitted with GPS, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, body protector and cameras with still and video facilities.
The four Cheetha vehicles to be introduced would have Public Address system, siren, warning lights and walkie-talkies. Plans had also been chalked out to introduce 15 surveillance cameras at Udupi, Karkala and Kundapur.
