Police in Bidar, Karnataka, externed two history-sheeters on Monday to restore public order and maintain peace [1, 2].
The move is part of a broader law enforcement strategy to curb the influence of habitual offenders and disrupt criminal networks within the district [1].
Authorities identified the individuals as Vikas Eshwar Kasabe, who is 45 [2], and his brother [1, 2]. The police said the pair are rowdy sheeters — a term used for individuals with a documented history of criminal activity — who posed a risk to the community [1, 2].
According to police, the two men were removed from the area for allegedly disturbing public peace and engaging in the sale of narcotic substances to youths and college students [2]. The externment process allows authorities to legally bar specific individuals from entering or remaining in a designated area for a set period to prevent further crimes [1].
Bidar Police said they externed the two history-sheeters to maintain public peace amid an ongoing crackdown on habitual offenders and criminal activities [1]. The operation targets those who repeatedly violate the law and threaten the stability of local neighborhoods, specifically targeting the distribution of drugs to students [2].
Local law enforcement officials said the action is necessary to protect the youth of Bidar from the influence of narcotic sales [2]. The police have not specified the duration of the externment order or the exact locations where the brothers are prohibited from appearing [1, 2].
“Two rowdy sheeters from the district were externed on Monday for allegedly disturbing public peace”
The use of externment orders in Bidar reflects a preventative policing approach designed to isolate high-risk offenders from vulnerable populations, such as students. By removing documented 'rowdy sheeters' from the community, authorities aim to break the cycle of recidivism and disrupt the local supply chain of narcotics.
