Raipur

All districts to have 'Bal Mitra' police stations

Staff Reporter

Home Minister Ramsevak Paikra said that the State Government will be developing ‘Bal Mitra’ police stations in all districts.

He was addressing a programme to mark the 70th anniversary of United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Sunday night in Raipur.

Addressing the gathering, the Home Minister said that ‘Bal Mitra’ police station

started by Mahasamund Superintendent of Police (SP) Neha Champavat on experimental basis to protect the rights of children was highly appreciable.

Speaking on the occasion, UNICEF Chief Field officer Prashantha Das said, “UNICEF is working in Chhattisgarh since 2006. We started working in Dornapal, from establishing first POTA cabin in the remote and disturbed area, we have reached out to Abhujhmad and we are proud of working in the remotest pockets of Chhattisgarh.”