Petty crimes up in Sarobar belt

Criminal activities have gone up in many pockets of the city where street lighting is not adequate. Especially, the areas near the Rabindra Sarobar Metro station and the local train tracks are crime hubs. It seems the police post set up here is no deterrent for a dozen youngsters who live in makeshift shanties near the flyover construction site. Local residents mistake them for daily wage-earners. The local police should verify their credentials and keep an eye on their activities.

Name & address withheld on request.

Help their dreams come true

There are scores of youngsters who drop out of school because of financial constraints. Some are simply unable to cope up with studies. Instead of treating them as a burden to the society, the state should start job oriented courses in high schools for them. Courses in dress designing, soft-toy making and repairing of electronic goods can help them become financially independent.

Bhupen Bose, Dum Dum Park.

Un-fare practice

While most private buses display the fare chart, minibuses are avoiding the practice. Passengers are often unable to prove that the conductor is charging the wrong fare. The public vehicles department should issue a stricture to the minibus operators to put up the fare chart inside the buses.

Subhamoy Ghosh, Salt Lake.