Mysore/Mysuru, July 28 -- Instances of the Police adopting people-friendly approaches to build rapport with citizens are not new. But in a fresh initiative, Mysuru City Police have decided to become 'school-children friendly' through the launch of 'Tereda Mane' (Open House) aimed at familiarising students with Police functioning and breaking their fear of law enforcement.

Many children are curious about how the Police catch thieves and often assume that only criminals and victims enter Police Stations.

In some cases, parents inadvertently instil fear by threatening to "call the Police" to discipline kids. This initiative seeks to dispel such misconceptions, helping children view the Police as protectors rather than to be feared.

Every ...