Rs 10 crore more for welfare of retired police officers

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Sunday said the government would soon release Rs 10 crore for the retired police officers’ welfare fund.

Speaking at the Police Flag Day at KSRP Parade Grounds in Koramangala, he said, “Retired officers had sought Rs 10 crore additional funds and we will sanction the money soon.” The government has launched several welfare measures for policemen. The government recently promoted about 12,000 policemen who have been serving in the department for nearly 15 years, he added.

“The police should prevent crimes and crack sensational cases. The police should keep an eye on old offenders to prevent them from repeating crimes,” he said.

“The police arrested Madhukar Reddy, who had attacked a woman banker at an ATM centre in Bengaluru three years ago. The police also solved two false cases of rapes. Faith in the police department has increased due to cracking of such cases,” he said.

Policemen should maintain cordial relations with the public by holding regular interactions. Stern action should be taken against rowdies, he said.

Home Minister G Parameshwara, DG&IGP R K Dutta and Bengaluru Police Commissioner Praveen Sood were present.