Police stations should be people friendly : Bommai | Hubli News – Times of India

Hubballi: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai said that all police stations should be made people friendly and there should be a conducive environment for people to seek help in resolving their problems.
Speaking at a Police Commemoration Day event at Hubli-Dharwad City Armed Reserve Parade Ground on Thursday, he said the state government was committed to provide all possible assistance to the Home Department to strengthen the police system. “A peaceful environment is important for the development of a nation. The police is doing a commendable job in maintaining peace in the state.
“The police department plays an important role in bringing peace and taking the country on the path of progress. We need to honor the sacrifice of such policemen and their families.”
“We have launched several schemes for the welfare of the police including recruitment of 16,000 personnel, construction of police quarters, Arogya Bhagya health scheme and others. We work in the Home Department by applying scientific approach to improve the police system by revising pay, by giving promotion to all cadres, improving their living conditions, emphasizing on modern weapons, upgrading FSL laboratories to speed up investigations. Bringing many improvements. .
He advised the police not to succumb to any pressure and other gimmicks and work sincerely to maintain law and order. “With law and order and peaceful environment, many investors have always liked our state. The credit goes to our honest police officers who are working day and night to maintain law and order.
He expressed concern over many youngsters falling prey to online games and growing gambling clubs. “To put an end to these gambling activities, we have brought a new law which will give more power to the police department to deal with these activities. Apart from this, we have made officers at crime scene posts and are deputing them to deal with gambling and other activities,” Bommai said.
He also called upon the people to support the department to serve the society better and said that no one should forget the valuable contribution and sacrifice made by the police.
Legislative Council President Basavaraj Horatti, District Minister Shankar Patil Munenkoppa, Police Commissioner Labhuram, Deputy Commissioner Nitesh Patil, ADGP Pratap Reddy, HDMC Commissioner Suresh Itnal and others were present.
‘Remember the martyrs every day’
Davangere: ‘We are living safely because the police and the army are protecting our country,’ said Davanagere District Principal Sessions Court Judge Rajeshwari S Hegde.
She was addressing a gathering on the occasion of Police Martyrs’ Day on Thursday while paying tribute to the martyrs at the District Armed Police Ground. He said that the martyrs should be remembered every day and not just on the day of martyr’s day, he said. He suggested that the portraits of such martyrs should be displayed at the main entrances of schools, colleges and important places to inspire the youth and the public.
He also appreciated the efforts of the traffic police who discharge their duties in the scorching sun, heavy rain and pollution. He said that when the public is disciplined, the work of the police will become easier.

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