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The Hindu
11-07-2025
- The Hindu
‘Mane Manege Police' initiative launched in Udupi district
Principal District and Sessions Judge Kiran S. Gangannanavar flagged off the Mane Manege Police (police at your doorsteps) initiative of Udupi District Police in Udupi on July 11. Speaking after launching the initiative, Mr. Gangannanavar said it was good to note police services would reach every household in the district. Appreciating the initiative, the judge hoped people would be made more aware of criminals lurking around them. The initiative was taken up following a government circular issued on July 4 to sensitise people to become cautious about criminals. Police personnel would go through the 27 points mentioned in the circular and visit households in their jurisdiction for the awareness campaign. They would spread awareness about cyber crime, crimes against children, substance abuse, and road safety tips. Police would also hear grievances if any, of the members of households they visit and try to solve them. They would note down names and telephone numbers of the senior residents of the households. Upon launching, police personnel visited 28 houses in Udupi town, 45 in Manipal, 30 in Brahmavara, and 25 houses in Kota to create awareness. The initiative would be taken up in all police station limits in the district over the next three months, said Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar.
The Hindu
27-06-2025
- The Hindu
Society has a collective responsibility for curbing substance abuse, says SP
Udupi Superintendent of Police Hariram Shankar on Thursday said it is the collective responsibility of society to curb substance abuse. Mr. Shankar was the chief guest at the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking programme, organised jointly by the Udupi District Police, the Department of Pre-University Education, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, and A.V. Baliga Group of Institutions. MAHE vice-chancellor M.D. Venkatesh spoke about the role educational institutions play in transforming youth into responsible citizens. Principal of Government PU College, Udupi, Leela Bai Bhat, spoke about the importance of community and family support in drug prevention strategies. Director of A.V. Baliga Group of Institutions, also spoke. Scientific way Udupi Deputy Director of Women and Child Development C.K. Shyamala on Thursday said anti-drug awareness drives should be carried out scientifically to keep pre-university and degree students away from drugs. Speaking at the International Day Against Drug Abuse programme organised by the Udupi District administration at the Christian Pre-University College in Udupi, Ms. Shyamala said drug abuse among students was a major issue in the education sector. Disposed As much as 3.542 kg of narcotic drugs seized by different police stations in Udupi police were disposed of at an authorised unit in Padubidri on Thursday. As part of Drug Abuse prevention day, artistes Ravi and Lokesh did sand sculpture 'Nasha Mukt Udupi' on the Malpe Beach. Nearly 600 students participated in the seminar, essay, and poster-making competitions related to narcotic drug abuse, which were organised at the Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management in Nitte on Thursday.
