‘Say No to Dowry’ campaign launched in Kozhikode district
The Hindu
Officers from 30 police stations take oath against the practice
Following the directive of the State Police Chief, all the city and rural police stations in Kozhikode district on Saturday hosted an oath taking ceremony under the ‘Say No to Dowry’ campaign. Personnel from over 30 police stations lined up under the Station House Officers to take the oath expressing their commitment to take stringent legal action against the practice of dowry. The district-level oath taking ceremony under the Kozhikode City police took place on the Kozhikode beach at 9.30 a.m. District Police Chief A.V. George administered the oath. Senior officers from various police sub divisions took part in the district-level event. In support of the campaign, awareness vehicle rallies and competitions will be organised within the limits of various police stations in the days to come. The Student Police Cadets and various other volunteer wings of the police will join the drive by spreading the message at the grassroots-level. To comply with the State-level directive, the Station House Officers will directly handle petitions related to dowry and domestic violence.More Related News
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