Minister of State for Home Affairs (MHA) G Kishan Reddy on Wednesday inspected 'Child Friendly Room' constructed on the premises of Southeast Delhi's Kalkaji police station on Wednesday.
Amulya Patnaik, Delhi Police Commissioner, RS Krishnia, Special CP (Law and Order), South, Devesh Srivastava, Joint CP (Southern Range) and other senior officials of Delhi Police were also present during the occasion. Teachers and students of Ramkrishan Sarswati Shishu Mandir Vidhyalay and Kalka Public School, residents and children of Police Colony in Kalkaji were also present during the occasion.
The Minister interacted with schoolchildren and appreciated South East District police for their efforts for showcasing to children a new friendly face of the police through their initiative 'Police Uncle'.
The Minister also inspected the open gym, yoga, meditation room, police mess, barracks, e -malkhana located in premises of Kalkaji police station and appreciated for well maintained facilities for police personnel.
Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the 'Police Uncle' initiative is a unique initiative by Delhi Police for its community outreach efforts and applauded the efforts of Delhi Police officers.
Addressing the school children, he said Police Uncle is your friend and part of society and its different from its image as shown in movies and cartoons. The CP also addressed the children and said Police Uncle is your friend and they shouldn't hesitate to ask any help from Police Uncle.
He also said 'Police Uncle' had succeeded in transformation of police image from fear-inducing force to that of caring and loving in minds of the children and appreciated the efforts of South East District for making this initiative successful.
He also appreciated police officers for their efforts and hard works for controlling the situation in recent demonstrations.