‘Mane Manege police’ initiative to be launched in Karnataka’s Mysuru dist.

Senior officials of Mysuru district police held a meeting in the city on Saturday to issue necessary guidelines to the police force on the implementation of ‘Mane Manege police’, an initiative by the State police to bring them closer to the public.

Superintendent of Mysuru district police N. Vishnuvardhan and Additional Superintendents of Police C. Mallik and L. Nagesh provided the necessary guidance and directions to all the Deputy Superintendents of Police, Inspectors of Police and other staff gathered at the District Armed Reserve (DAR) parade grounds in Jyothinagar in the city on Saturday.

‘Mane Manege police’, which translates as ‘police to every home’,has been launched across the State with a view to not only maintain peace and order in the society and prevent crime, but also to create a fearless environment and ensure public protection and safety.

The aim of ‘Mane Manege police’, which has already been inaugurated by Home Minister G. Parameshwara in Bengaluru, is to strengthen community policing and transform the existing police system into a public-friendly and proactive force.

Conceptualised by Director General of Police M.A. Saleem, ‘Mane Manege police’envisages beat police to visit houses, interact with people, and help resolve the problems and issues faced by them.

During the meeting held at DAR parade grounds, senior police officials trained the police force on effective implementation of the initiative in the district in the coming days.

A statement issued by the office of Mysuru district Superintendent of Police has sought public cooperation in the implementation of the programme. “The police department requests the public to extend their cooperation,” the statement said, while sharing information about the programme for public awareness.