Dr.Thomas (Special Correspondent)
Fear gripped among the residents of Nileri village in Devanahalli for getting stray bullets hitting thier vehicles,houses and rooftop coming from the firing range of police training centre .
The villagers on Thursday protested stating that they are living underr constant fear of life and demanded immediate measures to ensure the safety .
Many of the vehicles parked outside the houses and walls and roofs of the houses have bullet marks, Srinivasa,a villager said while handing over few fired bullets to the senior police officials who visited the village .
Sometimes the bullets fall on our front yard and backyards.We have repaired our roofs because of the damage caused by these stray bullets.
Children,women and elders scared to venture out and remained indoor during firing practice,Mr.Srinivasa, said .
This is being happening since the police training centre is commissioned.We have made many representations,but in vain,he rued,Luckily no one injured,but it cant not go on like this,he added.
The villagers demanded strict action and assurance from the police and local administration to ensure safety of the villagers,Manjunath,another villager part of the protest said.
Senior police officials including Superintendent of Police, KSRP commandent and DCP city armed Reserve,West Division,visited the spot to take stock of the situation.
The police officials assured the villagers for necessary measures and stopped firing practice for sometime until permanent solution is in place , a senior police officer, said .
There are adequate measures taken at the firing range at the training centre which is situated around two kilometers away from the village.
But some stray bullets fly from above and land in the village leading to situation, the police officer, added.
