Recently, it is seen that traffic accidents are on the rise, but with no apparent or obvious reason. This seems to be the case all over the state of Kerala. In order to tackle this, we of the police have been implementing certain measures as per the direction of the Director General of Police (DGP), Kerala. We have all along been trying our level best to make people aware that safe travel should be their priority and we hope that everyone will extend their cooperation in this respect. Of late, there have been a few incidents where the citizens have taken the law into their own hands and the resultant troubles have not been easy to bring under control. This is because such incidents offer an opportunity to anti-social elements in society, who take advantage of the unruly scenes to indulge in arson. We have been trying to identify such types of individuals in order to isolate them and take stringent action against them. It is quite understandable that bystanders and witnesses to incidents of rash driving have a tendency to react angrily against the vehicles and their drivers. But it is my opinion that such outbursts of public anger have to be channelised into lawful paths so as to achieve the desired results.

We are now conducting intensive traffic checks all over the District, especially on the Highways and major roads. The inconvenience caused to the public is highly regretted, but nevertheless inescapable, since the aim of such acts is in the public interest. In fact, this is a part of the state-wide campaign being conducted all across the state with the aim of reducing incidents of vehicular accidents. Speed traps are also being set up at various locations, hence my advice to all drivers is to ensure that their driving is safe and proper.

We are also taking action against corruption by means of a special drive against the menace. This is being done at all levels of the police force. In this context, we invite suggestions and specific complaints from members of the public regarding such incidents. You may have realised from my responses to your e-mails that I do mean business and that each one of your complaints and suggestions will be taken care of.

During the on-going month of Ramzan, our Muslim brothers are fasting for the good of the world, and I pray that the Almighty God confers His blessings on each one of them.

Thanks and regards,

G. Janardhanan Nair IPS

Another children’s day has arrived and the managers of www.thrissurpolice.com , viz. OrgPEOPLE, have organized a massive painting festival for children at the Thekkinkadu grounds – a single canvas, one kilometer long, on which Artist Nandan Pillai and hundreds of children will be expressing their creativity. I wish all participants an enjoyable afternoon’s activity and hope that they will let their imagination soar high and free.

On our side, we are conducting contact programmes in schools all over the district, as a continuation of our ongoing project, an activity initiated by our Director General of Police. By such meetings, we are able to get a feel for the views and opinions of the public regarding matters of common interest and I am glad to state that we have received a number of practical suggestions. The response has been very good so far and there have been several innovative suggestions that require very little financial commitment. This is making us more service oriented, with due attention to our motto “Mridu Bhave, Dhrida Krithya”. We will be firm in our duties and soft in our dealings.

We are preparing the next batch of advisory pamphlets containing useful tips for the public, regarding vehicle thefts, robberies, house burglaries, etc. We hope to release them this month itself. It is our sincere wish that they would prove useful to the citizens at large.

We have already started a special section on this website for women and children in June 2003, and we are receiving enthusiastic replies and responses. Thank you all for encouraging us in our endeavours. We promise to continue serving the people to the best of our ability. Best Wishes to each one of you.

Thanks and regards,

G. Janardhanan Nair IPS

26th Nov 2003