Mane Manege Police launched in Dharwad
Superintendent of Police Gunjan Arya began visiting houses in Hebballi village near Dharwad, as part of the programme.
He visited several houses and spoke to families. He introduced himself and asked them if they had any grievance.
He told them that beat police personnel will visit each house and listen to the grievances of families, if any.
'They will try to redress grievances within the framework of law,' Mr. Arya said.
'People tend to fear approaching the police for anything but, the new programme will try to allay such fear. Beat police constables will visit all houses in their area and distribute pamphlets containing the phone numbers of higher officials so that people can get in touch with superior officers and air their grievances,' he said.
He said that such outreach programmes will ensure law and order maintenance and bring about a peaceful atmosphere in society.
He briefly addressed the public at Hebballi after launching the initiative. He said that the Police Department is people-friendly and the new initiative is aimed at strengthening the relationship between the citizens and the police and thus, ensure peace and tranquility in society.
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