SP Nicobar Conducts Jan Sunwai at Kakana Village, Emphasizes Drug Consciousness and Catastrophe Preparedness

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 02 August 2025

In a continued effort to strengthen neighborhood policing and deal with native considerations, Mr. Rahul L. Nair, IPS, Superintendent of Police, Nicobar District, held a Jan Sunwai (Public Hearing) on the Community Hall in Kakana Village as we speak.

The session witnessed energetic participation from round 30–40 residents and was attended by the SDPO Car Nicobar, Officer-in-Charge of PS Car Nicobar, and Mr. D.N. Benedict, Headman of Kakana Village. During the interplay, villagers raised a variety of civic and safety-related considerations, together with issues pertaining to girls and baby safety.

As a part of the outreach, SP Nair additionally carried out an consciousness session on the risks of drug abuse. He sensitized attendees concerning the dangerous influence of narcotics on youth and the broader neighborhood, and urged residents to confidentially report any drug-related actions. He assured that swift and acceptable police motion would observe credible inputs.

Highlighting the broader safety framework, the Superintendent of Police additionally inspired the general public to promptly report the presence of any suspicious packages, baggage, or containers, which might probably be linked to prison actions equivalent to smuggling or drug trafficking.

In view of the area’s vulnerability to pure disasters, SP Nair additionally briefed villagers on evacuation protocols within the occasion of a tsunami or comparable emergency, emphasizing the necessity to transfer to elevated or increased floor.

The Nicobar District Police reiterated their dedication to proactive neighborhood engagement and enforcement of legal guidelines, particularly these safeguarding youngsters beneath the POCSO Act. Citizens are urged to report any crime or suspicious exercise on the nearest police station or by means of helpline numbers 100, 112, 03192-265223, or 9531856152. The id of informants shall be stored confidential, and credible data could also be suitably rewarded. (Story Based on PR)