Community policing scheme launched

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, February 22

The Outer District police took an initiative by including security guards, chowkidars and 'mitras' to launch a community policing scheme “Prahari”.

Amulya Patnaik, Commissioner of Police, was the chief guest along with other senior officers. Over 1,500 public persons comprising members of RWAs, MWAs, Police Mitras, chowkidars and security guards were also present.

The “Prahari” scheme has been initiated in Outer District to understand the importance of functions performed by chowkidars and security guards. Chowkidars will act like the eyes and ears of police. It will help to bring professionalism in the work of chowkidars by giving them appropriate training and enabling frequent police-Prahari interaction.

This will also help to convey long due social recognition to the hard work done by Praharis. During the scheme, about 1,000 chowkidars and guards were enlisted. They were given training in various aspects of area surveillance.