M'luru Police Commissioner appeals public to volunteer as traffic wardens to help traffic management
Says training will be provided to interested volunteers
Mangaluru: Mangaluru Police Commissioner Kuldeep Jain has made an appeal to the public, urging them to actively participate as volunteers and work alongside the police as traffic wardens. The initiative aims to enhance the management and control of traffic flow, particularly at busy intersections during peak hours.
Interested individuals who are selected will receive training and be assigned the role of assisting the police. The volunteers will be required to dedicate four hours of their time every week. However, it should be noted that the cost of the uniform will have to be borne by the volunteers themselves.
In addition to seeking volunteers from the public, the police have also sought assistance from security guards employed by educational institutions. These security guards will play a role in ensuring the safe crossing of children on roads, as well as monitoring proper parking practices by the public.
When asked about the response received thus far regarding the call for volunteers, Commissioner Kuldeep mentioned that the turnout has been disappointingly low. Despite investing a significant amount of time and resources in raising awareness about the initiative, he expressed his dissatisfaction with the lack of public participation. "I am only asking for four hours of volunteers' time out of the 160-odd hours in a week," he added.
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Christmas decorations vandalised by VHP activists at school in Nalbari; Tension in area
Nalbari: Tension prevailed in the Panigaon area of Nalbari district on December 24 after members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal allegedly entered the premises of St Mary’s School and vandalised materials prepared for Christmas celebrations.
According to local sources, activists of the VHP and Bajrang Dal entered the school campus ahead of Christmas and raised slogans inside the premises. It is alleged that Christmas-related decorations and materials kept within the school compound were damaged and set on fire.
Eyewitnesses said that members of the Bajrang Dal were the first to enter the campus, during which they allegedly raised slogans such as “Jai Shri Ram,” “Jai Hindu Rashtra,” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and burnt items prepared for Christmas celebrations. The incident created panic among local residents and led to concerns over law and order in the area. No injuries have been reported so far.
The incident comes amid reports of similar acts in Nalbari town in recent days, where Christmas decorations displayed at several commercial establishments were allegedly set on fire.
Reacting to the incident, fact-checker Mohammed Zubair said on social media that VHP and Bajrang Dal activists entered St Mary’s School on Christmas Eve, raised slogans and destroyed Christmas decorations. His post drew attention to the incident and sparked wider discussion online.
Police have not yet issued an official statement on the incident. Further details are awaited.
On Christmas Eve, Vishva Hindu Parishad and Bajrang Dal goons entered St. Mary’s School in Panigaon, Nalbari, chanting slogans like “Jai Shri Ram” and “Jai Hindu Rashtra.” They destroyed and set fire to all Christmas decorations prepared at the school. pic.twitter.com/LQHV7FWUvz
— Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) December 24, 2025
