Duties of Citizens
Every right goes with a corresponding obligation. Chikkaballapura district Police seeks the help and cooperation of all citizens in its efforts to make the city crime- free, and socially and communally harmonious to facilitate a peaceful and enjoyable life for all citizens and visitors. Every citizen should know her / his jurisdictional Police Station and its telephone numbers. He/she should also:
Inform the nearest Police Station or dial 100 to report on the perpetration of any of the following offences, falling within the ambit of the Indian Penal code:
- Against the State or citizens such as an act of terrorism
- Any suspicious activities in the neighbourhood which may affect their safety and security
- Against the peace and tranquility of the city
- Against acts involving corruption, illegal gratification
- Against adulteration of food stuff and spurious drugs and medicines
- Against any person involved in murder, grievous injury, kidnapping, robbery, dacoity, theft, etc
- Against property, such as house trespass, lurking house trespass, mischief against property etc
- Against criminal breach of trust by public servants. ( It will be the endeavour of the Police to ensure the confidentiality of the informers and to afford to them full protection from any adverse sources)
- Citizens must cooperate in investigations at times of search and seizure, spot and inquest mahazar etc
- Citizens are encouraged to request for verification of antecedents of domestic helps before employing unknown persons.