Mangalore: IGP(Western Range of 5 districts), Pratap Reddy, IPS, speaking at a seminar in Roshni Nilaya in city on Monday, called upon people to understand challenges faced by Police personnel in various circumstances.

The police have a poor coverage in the media, and the people misunderstand whatever police are doing in a case, he added. He was misunderstand whatever police are doing in a case, he added. He was referring to Police-Public relations in the eye of youth.

He asked mass media not to confine their responsibility to a poor coverage and find fault with the Police officials only. The media should report on police sacrifices also.

He related the case of a trekking expedition near Bandaje falls in Belthangady taluk, where one person died but the relentless search made by the police was not in the news, to rescue missing trekkers.

A book on criminology cases was released by city Police Commissioner, SK Singh. Sophia Fernandes presided. Dr. Ashoka made introductory remarks. Jayeesh Welcomed.

Dr. Kenchappa was given a warm felicitation. Several discussion sessions were held by learned resource persons.