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He said police might be a State subject, but it did not mean that the police forces in the country should work in isolation. Often, terrorist acts committed in one State had ramifications in other States and nations. It was in this context that the police meet, which was being held in the State for the fourth time, was an important event, he added. Karnataka, he said, had always been at the forefront of science and development, and the State's reputation had been enhanced by the rapid strides it had made in information technology. Since Bangalore had emerged as the hub of the IT industry, it was in the fitness of things that the meet was being held in the City, he added. Commending the tradition of holding the police duty meet, he said he had not come across any other department or organisation that met once a year at the national level, and competed in events of vital interest to its functioning. Such meets would not only generate healthy competition among different States and police organisations to excel in their performances, but also promote a sense of camaraderie among them. However, it was necessary to constantly review the events to make the competitions more relevant, he added. Mr. Kharge said a peaceful and orderly society was a prerequisite for development and progress. Peace, tranquillity, and proper maintenance of law and order were vital to the functioning of a democracy. The Government, he said, had laid emphasis on the welfare and well being of the citizens. To achieve this objective, it had made the police people-friendly and proactive. The Karnataka police had earned a reputation for protecting the constitutional rights of citizens in a multi-lingual, multi-religious and mut<149>li-<149>cultural society. The Government was committed to transforming the police force into a modern outfit capable of tackling challenges that might be posed to the safety and security of the State and its citizens, Mr. Kharge said. Apart from increasing the strength of the police force, significant strides had been made in the areas of computerisation, mobility, communication, and weaponry, he added. The Governor, T.N. Chaturvedi, said there was a need for the common people to comprehend the difficulties involved in the work of the police. They should realise the limitations and difficulties under which the police force worked, he added. He said urbanisation and advances in technology had resulted in new types of crimes. He commended the Government for modernising the police force and paying attention to the welfare of the personnel. The Director-General and Inspector-General of Police, T. Madiyal, said this was the first time that an exhibition was being held as part of the police meet, which had 54 medals on offer in six disciplines. The Additional Chief Secretary, Adip Choudary, the Mayor of Bangalore, C.M. Nagaraj, the Directors General of Police, Jai Parkash, Krishnamurthy, and H.T. Sangliana, and other senior police officers were present.
Cynosure of all eyes
If the smartly dressed policemen participating in the march past won appreciation, the canines were the cynosure of all eyes, and even the Governor had a word of appreciation for them. He said: "Being a dog lover, I know how loyal a dog can be.''<149>
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