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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (DV)
Mangaluru, Apr 14: "Women in the police department need to work 24 hours serving the society and also give time to their families. It is not an easy task; they have to undergo many types of stress at work and while managing their family," said Rotary district governor nominee Vikram Dutta.
He was speaking during the ‘In Gratitude towards the Police Force’ programme organized by the UXCEL in association with Rotary Clubs of Zone 2 and 3 RI District 3181 here on Friday, April 14.
He further said, “The police look after the internal security of the country. In the army, there is a clear-cut picture. They are aware of their enemy but in the police department, there is a challenge in the job while tracing the criminals. The police in the state have to provide security for the 7.5 crore population including migrants. It is not easy to provide safety to such a huge population with a very small number of police force.”
Panel discussion
Dr C P Habeeb Rahman, chairman and managing director of Unity Health Complex said, "We are aware that the work of the police department is a really tough job. During communal clashes, they undergo severe stress to maintain law and order and peace in the society. Women in the police department have to play two roles here, that is look after their families as well as serve the society.”
Mental health professional and trainer Dr Rameela Shekhar said, "Due to stereotyping in the society, women hesitate to express their emotions openly with counsellors or to their close ones. Such behaviour will lead to psychological and physical problems in them. Having a problem is not a weakness, every human being will face problems in life. Managing the problem is very important. The problems can be dealt with by sharing them with close ones.”
She also added that women are still facing atrocities and violence within the family but due to social stigma, they are not ready to express it to anyone. Hence, they are facing mental health issues. She called upon women police personnel to give time for themselves without any regret.
Urwa police station police inspector Bharathi opined how women in society are undergoing problems.
Dr Devan Professor AJ Medical College gave medical tips to maintain the health of women officers.
Police commissioner Kuldeep Kumar R Jain addressed the gathering. He applauded and appreciated the efforts of UXCEL, Institute for Excellence, in organising the programme in association with the Rotary Clubs.
The police commissioner spoke on how everyone us needs to have an individual lifestyle so that all live well.
Despite being caught up with his several responsibilities, the police commissioner took time to speak to the gathering and left soon after the vote of thanks was rendered.
Deputy commissioner of Police (Traffic and Crime) Dinesh Kumar also addressed the gathering.
Traffic ACP Geetha Kulkarni, Prof Maria C D'Costa, Lawrence D'Costa and others were present.
Malini Hebbar compered the programme.