Vizianagaram police launch crime prevention drive across 30 station limits

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Vizianagaram Superintendent of Police A.R. Damodar says preventing crime is the department’s top priority as it launches the ‘Meetho-Mee SP’ awareness programme across all 30 police station limits. The campaign focuses on domestic violence, crimes against women and children, drug and alcohol use, and drink driving.

The police plan to distribute nearly three lakh pamphlets and conduct door-to-door visits. Officials will also address students in schools and colleges. Damodar warned that young people, particularly girls, could be trapped by strangers on social media. Police officials said the programme was receiving positive feedback and creating direct contact with residents.

The Indian Opinion

Public awareness can prevent harm, but pamphlets and warnings alone will not solve domestic violence, drug use or online exploitation. The lazy narrative that young people are simply careless ignores the need for safe reporting, quick police response and responsible digital guidance from families and schools. The police should publish follow-up data on complaints, referrals and cases prevented under the programme. Will those numbers show lasting impact beyond the initial outreach?

Source: thehindu.com

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