I wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year, the Onam.

The Police department is always alert to control the flow of illicit liquor in the District. This week the police force headed by the Kunnamkulam DySP Mr. Shashikumar seized 1000 liters of liquor from Peramangalam, which was being illegally transported from Karnataka to a neighbouring district. The liquor was kept in a concealed tank attached to the floor of a tempo van. The investigation was extended to the neighbouring district.

The next "Petition Adalat" will be held at Chavakkad on 12th September 2001. I invite anyone of you that has a grievance or problem to approach me through this website, or by sending me your petition by post. I shall look into the matter on a priority basis.

I am happy to announce that this website had been officially commissioned by the Hon. Chief Minister of Kerala at a function on Sunday, 26 August 2001. We launched a set of bulletin boards that are intended to serve as a discussion forum on specific topics of current interest. Separate bulletin boards have been set up for senior citizens, students, women and so on. I invite each one of you to take advantage of this facility to air your views on the topics under discussion. The articles received can be viewed by everyone on the respective bulletin boards on the website.

As each one of you know, the Thrissur is famous for "Pulikali" during Onam season. This year it falls on Monday 3rd September 2001 and there will be some traffic regulations on the Swaraj Round in the afternoon.

With regards,

Balram Kumar Upadyay IPS .

I hope each of you had a very happy Onam this year.

Last month, the police in the district were very busy trying to control the flow of illicit liquor into the district, as also in preventing “goonda” activities in the district. I am happy to inform you that as a consequence of the drive against anti-social activities being conducted by the police throughout the district, we were able to reduce significantly the occurrence of such incidents to a great extent. The police conducted 1383 raids against illicit liquor breweries. A total of 12670 liters of wash, 209 liters of arrack and 242 liters of foreign liquor were seized. 5046 traffic cases were also registered during this period, including 194 incidents of drunken driving and 45 cases of reckless driving.. 1398 cases were registered against persons indulging in eve teasing as well as harassment of women in public.

In two separate raids conducted by the police on instructions from the DIG Sri Sankar Reddy, explosive materials were seized consisting of 1165 kg of potassium nitrate, 284 kg of sulphur, 48 kg gunpowder, 17 gelatin sticks, 1000 detonators, 76 caps etc. Three persons were also arrested in this connection.

It is my firm belief that all the above successful activities of the Thrissur police was entirely due to the sincere participation of all policemen in the district. Also, information received from concerned citizens was instrumental in bringing some of these incidents to light. I extend my warm felicitations to all of these enlightened individuals who helped us do our duty. I hope more and more members of society will emulate your example.

Some of you may have noticed that we have set up bulletin boards that are intended to serve as a discussion forum on specific topics of current interest. Separate bulletin boards have been set up for senior citizens, students, women and so on. I invite each one of you to take advantage of this facility to air your views on the topics under discussion. The articles received can be viewed by everyone on the respective bulletin boards on the website. This week, I would like to hear from you your views on “Traffic Conditions in Thrissur City-and suggested improvements”. Your personal experiences could also be shared with us by way of the bulletin boards.

With regards,
Balram Kumar Upadyay IPS.

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Thrissur Police observes September as a traffic-studying month and we received a lot of suggestions and views on the “Traffic Conditions in Thrissur City-and suggested improvements” and "Traffic problems in the District". Most of the responses explained with a detailed layout of “Swaraj Round”. I heartily appreciate your wholehearted support to such welfare matters. I promise you that the department will consider your valuable suggestions and views to reduce the traffic problems in the city as well as in the district. These suggestions and views will be discussed with senior officials of the department and related forums to improve the existing traffic situation. As an initial step to reduce accidents due to over speed and traffic bottleneck, I have given the order to the respective officers to take strict action to those who violate the rules.

I’m happy to announce that Thrissur Police together with OrgPEOPLE is conducting an essay competition on “How the public can help the police to reduce crimes”. This competition is for the High School and College students, and the outstanding articles will award with prizes and will be posted in the bulletin board of this site with photograph. The details of this competition will be publishing through all the media soon.

The bulletin board of Thrissurpolice.com, the official website of Thrissur District Police is the platform for the people from all over the world to express their valuable suggestions and views to us. I suggest that please elaborate your articles instead of limiting it in a few lines.

Let me once again assure you that all complaints received are being recorded and immediate action is being taken as required. Also, there seems to be a feeling that confidentiality may be lost when one communicates with me using the website. This is not true, and strict confidentiality is being ensured regarding all complaints received.

With regards,

Balram Kumar Upadyay IPS.

Welcome once again to thrissurpolice.com and thank you very much for your interest in this website. It is needless to say that every individual have his or her commitments towards the betterments of the society they are belonging to. I believe that, the peaceful atmosphere that our society is enjoying now is the result of such cooperation. The distance between police and public is found to be reducing and I personally experience it within my hundred days of service as the District SP of Thrissur. The prompt and competent responses in the form of feedbacks and suggestions that I’m receiving daily from the public are an example for that. I’m happy that, this website served as a platform for strengthening the communication network among the police department and the public not only from Thrissur but from the rest of the world too.

One point that I would like to take your attention is, it is found that people are sending more and more feedbacks in the form of suggestions on any issue when compared to the number of complaints received and I heartily welcome it as a movement for a healthy society.

I would like to remind you that, according to a judgement by the Hon. High Court it is against the law that leading the processions that upset the normal life. But, according to few complaints received it is found that some people are intentionally neglecting such rules and makes normal lives more painful. The activities that destroy social security cannot be entertained. I expect all of you especially youths will reflect my opinion and will come forward with your views in a discussion. You can send in your views and suggestions through this website.

I extend my best wishes on behalf of Thrissur Police and self.

With regards,

Balram Kumar Upadyay IPS.

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Thrissur police observed this month as a traffic-studying month. It is needless to say that the public have a great role in helping the police to maintain the traffic rules. I’m happy that, we received around fifty articles from the public inside and outside Thrissur expressing their views on traffic issues in the city and district. These articles will be soon discussed with the senior officials and in respective forums to improve the present traffic scenario.

Let me remind you once again, the school and college students are the backbone of our society. It is necessary to have healthy minded youths to build a better society and parents have an important role to guide them to light. Our department is planning to have a weekly chatting program with selected students from a school and we believe that this will help them to discuss their problems with the higher officials of the department.

The police last week arrested one among the group who involved in a five year old robbery case of The Martha Mariyam Church and recovered some stolen materials from him. The case is investigating under DySP P.N. Unnirajan assisted by Circle Inspector M.J. Mathew and Sub-Inspector Sasidharan.

The following are the details of actions taken against some complaints:

We are getting complaints against auto-drivers who hesitate to go to Ayyanthole side from the Town and over charge if they come. Traffic SI inquired the complaint and taken necessary actions to avoid such situation.

Complaints against odd behavior of bus operators towards the students is another issue. It is found that some bus operators hesitate to take students. Mobile patrolling is enhanced during the peak hours and police is always ready to help them.

We receive many complaints against the pathetic condition of roads in the city. We will discuss these matters with the respective departments and will take necessary steps.

Please send in your views and suggestions to us on any issue.

With regards,

Balram Kumar Upadyay IPS.