‘ATMANIRBHAR SURAKSHA’ The Vital Role of Citizens in Ensuring Electrical Safety and Preventing Fires in Mumbai! Mumbai is a city that never sleeps. Its skyline is dotted with residential and commercial buildings pulsating with the energy of a vibrant …
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2022: The COVID-19 Pandemic is on the ebb, and the Monsoon is upon us with the predictable challenges that will have to be faced throughout the country, and for Mumbai the flooding in particular! As we do every year …
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As we all grapple with the COVID-19 Pandemic, Monsoon is already upon us and the inevitable challenges it brings to Mumbai have to be faced, be it flooding or the ailments that come with the rains! With everyone’s focus squarely …
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Senior Citizens are important members of society, but are unfortunately not as active and healthy as they used to be. This often makes them easy targets for abuse and theft. In light of this, the Mumbai Police have issued guidelines …
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The internet today has become the integral part of our daily life. It has transformed the way we communicate, make friends, share updates, and play games, shop and even conduct personal and business transactions. One truly cannot imagine life today …
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Safety on Roads – #MySafetyMyLife It’s All About Life – Yours, Mine & Ours As we enter 2020, let’s make a promise to ourselves to be Wiser and Smarter! To have Good Times but keep Safety and Security uppermost! A …
Everyone wants to find a way to make quick money but it is important for us to be aware of the dangers and risks involved in schemes offering massive “guaranteed returns”. Many people fall for these scams due to …
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Banks are widely considered among the safest places to store your money, and offer peace of mind to their depositors that their money is in safe hands, and is secure from robbers and thieves. However, there are more and more …
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There is a chain of unauthorized agents and sub-agents who claim to recruit for vacancies especially in the Gulf countries. These agents collect huge amounts from needy job seekers via attractive and misleading advertisements in newspapers, and often leave them …
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What a relationship the Monsoon brings to us in Mumbai! All summer, we talk about when the rains will come and pray that they come soon. Yet when they do, within a few days of getting cooled down, we start …
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Every season has a special bond with us, be it Summer, Monsoon, or Winter, with Spring making only a fleeting appearance in Mumbai. Truth be told, the season which rivets us all in Mumbai, is the Monsoon! All during …
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The United Nations’ has declared 2011–2020 the Decade of Action for Road Safety initiative. “Safety of Self and Others has been a major stimulus of V Citizens Action Network (VCAN) and Road Safety issue is something we feel very strongly …
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The Mumbai Traffic Police Division is headed by the Jt. Commissioner of Police, Traffic. Under him/her are different Zones and different Police Stations within those Zones.The Traffic Police Division has its own Administration, Prosecution and Traffic Institute as well as …
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The term FIR stands for First Information Report, which is the process of registering a complaint at the police station. The officer in charge must write the complaint and read it aloud for the convenience of the informant. It is mandatory …
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Safety is imperative in the case of in all aspects of life. Even though the Police Department is responsible for keeping us safe there are a few ways you, the Citizens of Mumbai can help the authorities. For instance, if …
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The system of modern policing in Mumbai began with the establishment of a Police Out-post by the Portuguese in 1661. Later in the year 1669 when the East India Company acquired Mumbai, Gerald Aungier became the Governor of the City …
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Every year, nearly 36,000 vehicles, which amount to Rs.115 crore, are stolen in India out of these, only about 14,500 are traced, often in un-roadworthy conditions, with many components missing. These vehicles are stolen only because thieves are provided with …
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Under the Law, there are two kinds of offences, namely Bailable and Non-Bailable Offences. The following are a few points to differentiate between the two: Under the Code of Criminal Procedure, offences have been classified as ‘bailable’ and ‘non-bailable’ offences. …
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The safety of women has become a major concern across India. Recent incidents have shown that sometimes a woman cannot even be assured of her safety with the Police. The following are a few privileges ensured under the Police Procedures …
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Every individual has a right to be treated fairly and in accordance with the law, this applies even when an individual is arrested. The following are a few points to remember if you ever get arrested: The Police personnel carrying …
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Where should you register your complaint? Even if the crime is committed in an area beyond the limits of any police station, a complainant cannot be forced to go to the concerned police station. You can get your complaint registered …
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The Police are responsible for the safety of our society and in order to keep us safe, they are allowed to perform various activities such as searches and seizures. While such acts are always to be carried out for the …
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In cities like Mumbai, accidents on the roads are increasingly becoming more frequent. There is a disturbing trend of drivers breaking traffic rules and putting the lives of pedestrians, other drivers, and even those of their own passengers at risk. …
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To get a sense of your personal security preparedness, we can conduct a basic audit ourselves using the checklist provided below. Please note that this is a rudimentary analysis and cannot replace an audit conducted by professionals or competent …
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