Mysore/Mysuru, Nov. 12 -- Three-day Mysuru District Police Sports Meet began at DAR Grounds in Jyothinagar here this morning. The sports meet was inaugurated by world cup-winning Indian women's kho kho team player B. Chaithra.

Speaking on the occasion, Chaithra lauded the Police for maintaining law and order situation stating that if soldiers ensured the safety of our borders, Police were providing security within the country. "It is because of the Police presence that girls like me are able to move around safely," she added.

Chaithra also took the opportunity to request the Police Department to consider kho kho also under the sports quota during the recruitment process. Stating that 4-5 players from Kuruburu, her native town, who had p...