195 Citizens Complete Rifle Training in Karnataka’s Udupi District

Quick Summary

• A five-day civilian rifle training program began in Udupi, Karnataka, on September 15, 2025.
• The programme was organised by the Udupi police and had a total of 195 participants across three sub-divisions:

– Udupi sub-division received 59 applications; training held in Udupi.
– karkala sub-division received 55 applications; training held in Hebri.
– Kundapur sub-division received 81 applications; training held in Kundapur.

• The inauguration at the Udupi District Armed Reserve (DAR) ground included participation of senior officials such as Superintendent of Police Hariram shankar, Deputy SP Thimmappa Gowda, and Inspector ravi Kumar.

Indian Opinion analysis
civilian rifle training initiatives facilitated by local police offer an opportunity for skill enhancement and preparedness among citizens while ensuring safety measures are adhered to under professional supervision. Such programmes could help foster better civilian-police relationships and enhance awareness about firearm use within legal frameworks. However, their broader impact on community security or policing effectiveness merits careful evaluation based on outcomes from such events over time.

Read more: The Hindu