The schools have opened prior to this there were a number of chain snatching cases all over the District. The culprits are almost in the hands of the Police. Let me assure you that there is nothing to fear regarding this at present. However it pays to be cautious and my advice to everybody is to try and avoid unnecessary display of jewellery in public. There is a need for everybody to be conscious of the threat of chain snatching incidents since there are number of such criminals around. The Thrissur District Police is ever alert to prevent such occurrences, and we request your co-operation.

The school children are also facing various problems such as, buses not stopping for them and not allowing everybody to get in, the increase in traffic making it difficult for them to cross roads etc. In connection with the schools reopening we have deployed more Policemen at strategic points with instruction to be vigilant and helpful. I request all parents to take an interest in the movements of their wards and to instruct them in safety measures to be followed on public roads. On our part we have tried to make bus operators and staff aware of the problems of children and to involve them in alleviating the difficulties faced by children traveling by public transport.

You will have noticed that we have activated a special section for women and children in this website. Anybody who clicks on the icon visible in the homepage will be enabled to communicate directly with me by means of the feedback form provided therein. You may type in your messages directly in the space provided on the form with as much detail as possible and send it to me by clicking the "SEND" button. Rest assured that all such messages will be treated with confidentiality and appropriate action will be taken promptly.

I wish all my young friends a successful school year.

with best wishes,

G. Janardhanan Nair IPS

The chain-snatchers are in custody. But please do not relax. Others like them are around but not active at present. Please do not tempt them by openly flaunting your valuables. Please bear with for being over cautious.

The monsoon rains have set in and this is the time when common thieves become active. You may wonder why I continue to speak about thieves all the time. Please understand that preventing theft is a major function of the police. During the rainy season, it is but natural that the sleep of house owners and their families is of a higher intensity and this provides an opportunity for thieves to break-in to their houses. Please ensure that you take adequate precautions to protect your family and your valuables by following certain safe guards such as strengthening the exits from the house. Normally people strengthen their front doors but overlook the back and side doors. Outside bathroom doors are also weak in many houses especially older ones. Please do take the necessary steps to ensure your own security. In case of vehicles it is advantageous to install an alarm system to prevent any instance of burglary.

Now about less scary matters. While moving in traffic and somebody behind wishes to overtake, often it is found that car drivers switch on their right indicators. May I remind you that such confusing signals are a major cause of road accidents. Experienced drivers know that correct indicator would be the left indicator, signaling to the driver behind that it is safe to overtake from the right. I feel it is necessary to mention this particularly since I have observed this occurrence quite a few times recently.

About children. Parents please tell them that the police especially the traffic police is there to help them therefore ask them to correctly obey their direction for the safety and security of your children. We have started traffic units in Chalakudy, Kodungallore, Guruvayoor and Kunnamkulam for better traffic management. I sincerely hope they are helpful to the public. Shortly they will be given wireless sets for better inter communication.

At your service,

G. Janardhanan Nair IPS