Mangaluru: 'Rani Abbakka’ force formed to protect women, children from violence


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (ANK)

Mangaluru, Apr 30: Mangaluru city Police commissioner Sandeep Patil flagged off 'Rani Abbakka women force' at City Centre in the city on Tuesday, April 30. The Rani Abbakka force is initiated by the Mangaluru police department, which will safeguard women and children of the city against violence.

Rani Abbakka force will be led by its inspector Srikala. The force consists of 50 women police. Every team consists of five members. They will be deployed in the malls, beaches, religious places and where there is crowd to restrain the violence against women and children.



Speaking on the occasion Sandeep Patil said, "Today we are launching Rani Abbakka force in the city, which consists of 50 women police. They will be deployed in malls, religious places, crowded areas, beaches and at functions during the weekend to control the violence against the women,”

"We also have women police stations. If any woman victim is not comfortable to share their problems with men police personnel, they can approach these forces and can complain with them. Mangaluru is a tourist place where several tourists face problems like stalking, eve-teasing etc. So to control such hooligans, we have flagged off Rani Abbakka force.” he added.

DCP Law and order Hanumantharaya, DCP crime and traffic Laxmi Ganesh and others were present.

Similar initiatives have already been taken in other police departments across Karnataka. Recently Belagavi police department launched ‘Chennama Force’ and Chitradurga police launched ‘Obavva Force’. These special units specifically aim at safeguarding women and children of the area.

Recently, Udupi too received ‘Rani Abbakka Force’ which was flagged off by Udupi SP Nisha James. Chandrashekhar, during his reign in the police department, had formulated the idea of ‘Rani Abbakka Force’ two years ago. The force will mostly be manned by female officers who will be placed near schools and colleges, public places and bus stops. The officers will be taking action against hooligans who indulge in eve-teasing, making lewd comments and behaving in an indecent manner. Along with the female SI, there will be three other officers plus one male officer in each team. 

Rani Abbakka Chowta was the first Tuluva Queen of Ullal who fought the Portuguese in the 16th century. Hence the department has borrowed this name for their female police force. 

  

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  • LIONEL, MANGALORE

    Wed, May 01 2019

    ONLY UNDER CONGRESS RULE, WOMEN ARE SAFE

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  • vikky, kudla

    Wed, May 01 2019

    very good achhe din aagaye

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  • Langoolacharya., Belman / Washington, DC.

    Wed, May 01 2019

    Dear 'Rani Abbakka’ Force,

    Don't be shy in using Cane against naughty trouble making men …. after getting sound beatings...they will be 'enlightened' and gain moksha....

    … Tak...Takk...

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  • Mahathma, Mangalore

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Nice move...not to use for personal issues!!! only for protection...abbakka nakulu. God bless you guys

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  • J.F.D SOUZA, ATTAVAR, MANGALORE.

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Hats off to our Police Commissioner. First of all I appreciate for forming this group. But according to the situation prevailed here this should have been introduced long back. Anyway better late than never. Moral policing should be completely stopped by this force and one should go around freely with brothers and sisters.

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  • roy pinto, mangalore

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    good move by police department .to protect women, children from violence
    this is the best force to stop specially for "chaddi gang" ........

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  • Nash, Mangalore

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Very good.. Give them gun also that latti is useless.

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  • Nice, Mangalore

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    .Thank You,
    My Respect to all people in Uniform.

    .

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  • Dr. Cynthia Menezes, Mangalore/Bangalore

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    A very good initiative. Do they have a special telephone number to call in times of emergency? Or do we dial 100?

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangaluru

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Good corrective step to stop the women and children from violence.

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  • Augustine Daniel DSouza, Udupi Mumbai STATE OF KUWAIT.

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Very good move for protection of Women. Now women police is good for Mangaluru.
    Give them Guns instead of Lathis.
    GOD Bless .

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  • Johan Sequeira, Surathkal

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    If the entire Police Force is focused on specially protecting women who will protect the men??? Are the salaries of mangaluru police not being paid from the taxes of men??? What specific action have the police taken to shield men and punish women for false complaints??? What steps police have taken to shield men from domestic violence???

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  • Arthur, Mangalore

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Whoever thought of this scheme is unable to make a distinction between the function of the army and function of the police. The function of the army is to fight wars. The function of the police is to maintain public order and safety, enforcing the law, and preventing, detecting, and investigating criminal activities.

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  • Flavian, Mangaluru/Kuwait

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Some of them especially who are posted at beach areas must be given some horses to move around and to keep watch. Walking in the sand is hampering their effort in case need to chase the goons.

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  • Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Especially in Tourist Places & Malls 'Rani Abbakka’ force should use Civil Clothes ...

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  • Allan Dcosta, Kinnigoli / Abu Dhabi

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Give them guns instead of lathis....

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  • Azeez Vittal, Dubai

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Great.Thanks to police department for understanding the need of this force in our city.Hope this would prevent voilence against children and women.

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  • Mangalurian, Mangaluru

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    While I appreciate a section of the police force being reserved for the protection of women and children, I find it rather strange to have army-style camouflage uniform for a city-based police team.

    The camouflage clothing for the army was invented to make the wearer sort-of invisible among trees and bush.

    I can't understand its purpose in a city atmosphere.

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  • M.S.D, Mangalore

    Tue, Apr 30 2019

    Good Move.!!

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