Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (EP) 

Mangaluru, Oct 11: Mangaluru police commissioner Dr P S Harsha is all set to launch a ‘Pink’ group on WhatsApp. With this, he aims to quickly attend complaints raised by women and female students. 

He announced the novel initiative while speaking at a campaign against drugs and cybercrimes in schools and colleges. The campaign is an initiative of Dakshina Kannada Working Journalists Association, Police Department, Dakshina Kannada District Legal Services Authority and Besant College.

“‘My Beat, My Pride’, a people-friendly programme is held in the limits of Mangaluru police commissionerate. Similarly, the 'Pink' WhatsApp group will be formed to promote safety and will immediately address complaints raised by women and female students. Students should indulge in activities that promote their well being and hence stay away from drugs. Cyber crime cases are increasing these days. We should remain alert and be careful regarding the information we share online. Strangers may obtain information about us and cheat us,” he said. 

Answering to queries raised by students during interaction, he said that medical treatment may be necessary sometimes to bring out drug addicts from the habit. “Citizen participation is necessary to prevent crimes. Police will be able to take timely action if they are informed about crimes on time. Emergency telephones, WhatsApp or emails can also be used for the purpose,” said the police commissioner.

Journalists’ Association president Srinivas Nayak Indaje presided over the programme. Besant Educational Institute convener Devananda Pai, College Principal Sathish Kumar Shetty and others were present. Lecturer Smita Shenoy compered the programme. Journalist Atmabhushan welcomed the gathering. Harish Motukana rendered vote of thanks.