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Bidar Police's Akka Pade Team Conducts Road Safety Awareness Drive in Basavakalyan
Under the guidance of Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, the Akka Pade team visited Basavakalyan to educate women and children on traffic rules and emergency helpline numbers.
The Special Women Police Team, known as Akka Pade, under the Bidar District Police Department, conducted a road safety awareness campaign in Basavakalyan. The initiative was launched following specific directives from Superintendent of Police Pradeep Gunti, IPS, who emphasized the need for special attention to the safety of women, children, and students in the district.
Acting on these instructions, the Akka Pade team from Basavakalyan taluk visited the Madivala Machidevara Mutt. During the visit, the officers introduced the team to local women and children and provided detailed guidance on road safety protocols. They advised residents to ensure that children under the age of 18 are not allowed to drive vehicles. Furthermore, they instructed parents and neighbors to ensure that adults over 18 strictly wear helmets while riding two-wheelers and seat belts while driving cars.
The officers also disseminated information regarding key emergency helpline numbers, including 1098 for the Child Helpline, 112 for general emergency assistance, and 1930 for the Cyber Crime Helpline. The team aimed to instill a sense of security among women and students, assuring them that the police force is available 24x7 to protect their safety and that there is no need to live in fear.
The efforts of the Akka Pade officers and staff were commended for their proactive approach to community safety. The campaign highlighted the team's role as a source of pride for both the local community and the police department in maintaining law and order and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable groups.
Acting on these instructions, the Akka Pade team from Basavakalyan taluk visited the Madivala Machidevara Mutt. During the visit, the officers introduced the team to local women and children and provided detailed guidance on road safety protocols. They advised residents to ensure that children under the age of 18 are not allowed to drive vehicles. Furthermore, they instructed parents and neighbors to ensure that adults over 18 strictly wear helmets while riding two-wheelers and seat belts while driving cars.
The officers also disseminated information regarding key emergency helpline numbers, including 1098 for the Child Helpline, 112 for general emergency assistance, and 1930 for the Cyber Crime Helpline. The team aimed to instill a sense of security among women and students, assuring them that the police force is available 24x7 to protect their safety and that there is no need to live in fear.
The efforts of the Akka Pade officers and staff were commended for their proactive approach to community safety. The campaign highlighted the team's role as a source of pride for both the local community and the police department in maintaining law and order and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable groups.