Mangalore : Six contingents of the police force like KSRP, Women’s Police, DAR, Civil and Traffic accompanied by the police band, celebrated Karnataka Police Flag Day and Welfare Day with two rounds of parade on the police grounds in Mangalore on April 2, Saturday.
Retired Police Sub Inspector Narayan Byndoor, the chief guest of the event, inspected the parade on police jeep. Abhinav Khare, probationary IPS, the commander of the parade, escorted Narayan Byndoor.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that the government to fulfill all the requirements of the police force for having devoted their lives to the maintenance of law and order in society.
He also said that the money got from the government and the sale of the police flag will be used for the welfare of the retired police officials. He urged the senior officials to establish a library for the officials.
Presiding over the occasion, IGP Western Range Alok Mohan released the police flag. He said that this is day is devoted to the police officials in order to respect them for their sincere service given to the society.
He also said that recalling the service of the police during their duty and even after their retirement is the responsibility of the public, which encourages the police in rendering good service in future too.
A total of 25 people including the retired police officials were felicitated during the occasion. The children of police officials, who secured the highest marks in SSLC and PUC examinations, were also awarded.
City Police Commissioner Seemanth Kumar Singh, welcomed the gathering. SP Labu Ram read out the annual report. DCP (crime) M Muthuraya proposed vote of thanks. S Moideen Kunni, administrative assistant of Badriya College compered the programme.