Biswabrata Goswami
KRISHNAGAR, 3 JAN: Ushering in the English New Year with a message of empathy and community bonding, the Bhimpur police on Saturday reached out to tribal families in two remote villages under their jurisdiction, blending law enforcement with compassion on a winter morning.
In an initiative that underscored the human face of policing, officers from Bhimpur police station, under the Krishnagar Police District (KPD), visited the tribal-dominated Kulagachi Sardar Para and Chandpur villages. The outreach programme was led by Shilpi Pal, Deputy Superintendent of Police (IUCAW), KPD, along with Bhimpur police station officer-in-charge Rupesh Biswas and other police personnel.
The visit went beyond ceremonial greetings. Engaging closely with residents, the police team spent time listening to the joys and struggles of tribal families, sharing moments of warmth and reassurance. As part of the New Year outreach, blankets were distributed to 25 families to provide relief from the biting winter cold.
Special attention was given to children, whose cheerful presence became the emotional centre of the programme. Packets of lozenges, chocolates and biscuits were handed out to young boys and girls, drawing smiles and laughter, and briefly transforming the village lanes into spaces of celebration.
Senior officials said the initiative was aimed at strengthening trust between the police and marginalised communities, particularly in remote and tribal areas that often remain on the fringes of mainstream civic engagement. “Policing is not only about enforcing the law; it is equally about standing beside people in their everyday lives, especially those who need support the most,” a police officer present at the programme said.
Residents of Kulagachi Sardar Para and Chandpur expressed gratitude for the gesture, noting that such visits help bridge long-standing gaps between authorities and tribal communities. For many families, the winter blankets were not just material assistance but a symbol of recognition and care.
Members of the Bhimpur police described the experience as emotionally enriching. Sharing time with the villagers and seeing smiles on the faces of women and children, they said, reaffirmed their commitment to community-oriented policing.
The Bhimpur police assured that the New Year outreach was not a one-time gesture and reiterated their resolve to stand by the families in the future, reinforcing a relationship built on trust, empathy and continued engagement.
