Excerpt from CG+, reported by Sujatha Subraman on 9th Auguts 2009: Read Full Article
The police-public meet organised at Cheddanagar temple on August 6, was an open forum to enable an interactive session between the law abiding citizens and those responsible for maintaining law and order. This unique meet, probably the first of its kind in our suburb, was organised jointly the Subramania Samaj along with Vedanth Welfare Foundation.
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DCP Dilip Sawant discusses various issues like increasing chain snatching incidents with the citizens |
Members of Cheddanagar Residents Welfare Association (CRWA) also joined hands with them to discuss the safety and security in the areas in and around Cheddanagar.
The meeting on Thursday was attended by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Dilip Sawant, Shivajirao N, senior inspector from Tilaknagar police station, A S Peerzade, senior inspector of crime branch.
S Ravindranath from Vedanth Welfare Foundation, speaking to CG Plus, stated, “Our area has witnessed several cases of theft and chain snatching, so we met Rakesh Maria (commissioner of police, crime) in this regard. After this it was decided to hold an open forum where the local police and public can interact.”
Some suggestions discussed during the meet
- More such meetings must be held at regular intervals
- Survey of the area should be conducted, particularly of senior citizens living alone
- Residents should check the backgrounds of watchmen and house help before employing them in homes
