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Kerala launches My Police Station project to make force more citizen-friendly
Kerala launches My Police Station project to make force more citizen-friendly
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday launched the 'My Police Station' project at Peroorkada police station in Thiruvananthapuram. The initiative aims to transform all 484 police stations in the State into…
The Story in Brief
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan on Friday launched the 'My Police Station' project at Peroorkada police station in Thiruvananthapuram. The initiative aims to transform all 484 police stations in the State into accessible service centres where citizens can approach for help, not just for criminal matters.
Speaking at the launch, the Chief Minister said the police must become a 'friend' while retaining their deterrent role. Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala announced that Sub-Inspectors will be appointed as Station House Officers, Circle Inspectors will take up supervisory roles, and 63 stations will have women SHOs.
The Indian Opinion
The project rightly calls for courteous behaviour and dignity, especially towards women and the elderly. But Kerala's police have long faced allegations of custodial violence and political bias. The real test will be whether CCTV cameras and senior officers' visits actually stop such abuse. Can a force accustomed to wielding power truly remake itself as a public service centre, or is this just a branding exercise? Watch for the first custodial death reported from a 'My Police Station'.
Source: thehindu.com
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