Port Blair, July 5: A media team led by Mr. K Ganeshan, President Daily Newspaper Association Chief Editor, The Andaman Express on Wednesday met Mr. Devesh Chandra Srivastava, Director General of Police, A&N Islands in his chamber and discussed various issues related with the Andaman & Nicobar Police.

The media team congratulated the DGP for assuming charge as new DGP of A&N Police and wished that under his leadership, the A&N Police and media will work in close coordination. The media team brought to his notice some of the issues concerning the islands such as growing drug menace and need to ensure that the youth stay away from the drugs.

Mr. K Ganeshan brought to the notice of the DGP about unchecked illegal activities in few spa & massage centres, particularly in the Bathubasti region. Issues like Bangladeshi migrants entering the islands illegally, effective policing and traffic management were also discussed.

While appreciating the good role media is playing by highlighting issues concerning the islands, the DGP assured to look into the matter. Mr. Vijay Roy, Editor-in-Chief, The Echo of India and Mr. Denis Giles, Editor, The Andaman Chronicle were part of the media team.