’Gruha Suraksha’ safety for homes, launched jointly by police

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Dec 27, 2016: The police patrol of locked houses has instilled confidence in the citizens who have expressed their admiration; house visits were part of the ‘Gruha Suraksha’ scheme launched by the Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada police to report about locked houses and ensure their security.

Whatsapping your residence information to the number  9480805300 with the complete address of the house.   Deputy Commissioner of Police (Crime) M. Sanjeev Patil said six persons had made use of the facility since its launch on December 21.

Superintendent of Police Bhushan Gulabrao Borase, who conceptualised it, said that there were some people who tested it by sending messages. Some of these test messages have come from those staying abroad who want to use it when their family members visit their place.

SP Borase said there are messages to the District Control Room mobile number from those availing the facility thanking police for updates on visits by policemen to their houses. There seems a confidence gaining ground for this venture jointly by City police and District police.