Jaipur, Sept. 10 -- Pratapgarh police has launched a unique initiative, Sadbhavana Abhiyan, under which every SHO will adopt a government school to build trust with students, spread awareness on social issues, and encourage children to approach the police without fear. Superintendent of police, Pratapgarh, B Adithya said children often hesitate to approach police stations, but efforts are made to change that perception through the initiative, rolled out on Tuesday. It seeks to strengthen police-public relations and instil confidence in children about the functioning of the police administration. Under the Abhiyan, every station house officer (SHO) in the district has voluntarily adopted a government school. Officers will regularly interact with students, guiding them on how to seek police help without fear and report incidents requiring intervention. Students will also visit police stations once a month, where SHOs will explain the workings of the force and demonstrate policing procedures. He said to address sensitive issues, Mahila constables will hold special counselling sessions on topics such as child rights, Pocso, misuse of social media, domestic violence, child marriage and mental health. Awareness drives will also focus on drug abuse, cybercrime risks, new criminal laws and legal rights of women and children. Beyond counselling, the police will distribute school bags, stationery and books to promote education, while Suraksha Sakhis have been appointed as the first point of contact for students to share grievances. The broader vision, officials said, is to help children see police not as a figure of fear but as friends and mentors. "Every SHO has voluntarily taken responsibility to keep their adopted school free from crime and prohibited activities. Since children were hesitant to approach us, we decided to take the first step to reach out to them to ensure true Sadbhavana (harmony) in society," said B Adithya. The campaign was formally launched at Government School, Manohargarh, where over 600 students participated. Younger children received school bags and stationery, while senior students toured the Pratapgarh police station, including its Mahila Desk and Cyber Desk. Teachers also discussed safety concerns with police officers, for which a plan of action is being prepared. Through Sadbhavana Abhiyan, police and children will work hand in hand to fight crime and social evils, aiming to create a safer, drug-free and harmonious environment across schools and neighbourhoods....