The Police Flag Day Celebration and Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Trophy presentation ceremony was recently held by the Kodagu District Police at the Madikeri Police Parade Ground.
Air Marshal (Retd) K.C. Cariappa presented the Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa Trophy to K.S. Sudheesh Kumar, who is working as a Head Constable at Somwarpet Police Station.
Kodagu District Superintendent of Police K.Ramarajan presented best police man trophy to Manmohan, who is working as a Head Constable in the Dog Squad at the district headquarters, Madikeri, for his excellent service.
Retired police inspector Umesh Uppalike, who participated as a special guest on the occasion of Police Flag Day, received the guard of honour and said that the duty of officers and staff at all levels of the police department is important for peace and tranquillity in the society.
The profession of the police is to be alert 24 hours a day, which will help to build a better society and maintain peace and order, he said.
Speaking further he advised that the police who were alert on duty every day should also focus on the education of their children and make them good citizens of the society.
Air Marshal (Retd) K.C. Cariappa who spoke on the occasion said that discipline, loyalty and honesty are very important in the duty of the police. In addition, efficiency should be in every police officer, then only peace and law and order can be maintained in the society.
Speaking further Air Marshal (Retd) K.C. Cariappa said that it is admirable that the police personals at all levels of the Kodagu district are working with a sense of duty. The police detect criminal cases every day in one way or the other . Even in challenging and difficult situations, the police ensure that the culprits will be punished and this is a very commendable work.
District Superintendent of Police K. Ramarajan spoke and said that peace, tranquility and coexistence are essential in the society. In this regard, the role of the police is important in maintaining peace, law and order.
Retired Superintendent of Police Umesh Uppalike, who participated as the chief guest, received the guard of honour from eight police teams that took part in the parade.
The national anthem was played by the police band. Later, the police flag was distributed.
Probationary IPS officer Dr. Benaka Prasad, President of Madikeri Lawyers Association M.A. Nirajana, DySPs P.A. Suraj (Madikeri), Mahesh Kumar (Virajpet), Gangadharappa (Somawarpet), DySP of Cyber Crime Division Ravi, police officers of all levels, leaders of various organizations and others were present on the occasion.