CHANDEL, OCT 22: Chandel District Police on Thursday organised the ‘Become an OC for a Day’ initiative at Chakpikarong and Chandel Police Stations under the leadership of SP Chandel, Dharmendra Tyagi, IPS, to promote youth empowerment, leadership and policing awareness, with a special focus on women’s empowerment under Mission Shakti.
At Chakpikarong Police Station, HL Palnihrin Anal, a Class XII student from Tampi and daughter of HL Newman, and HB Moningtha, a Class X student from Nungpan and son of HB Ngamhlung, both of Chakpikarong Higher Secondary School, assumed the role of Officer-in-Charge (OC) for a day. At Chandel Police Station, Susmi, daughter of Laishom Silalemba and a student of Maha Union Government Higher Secondary School, participated in the initiative in the same capacity.
The students experienced police functioning first hand through patrolling, naka checking and familiarisation with police station activities. They also interacted with community members and visited the One Stop Centre to learn about support services available to women in distress.
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Reflecting on the experience, the students described it as eye-opening, offering insights into the responsibilities of an OC beyond routine policing, including maintaining cordial relations with the public, leading personnel by example and fostering a healthy working environment at the police station.
Organised under Mission Shakti, a Government of India initiative focused on women’s safety, security and empowerment, the programme sought to build confidence and leadership qualities among young people, particularly girl students, while promoting gender equality and community policing.
Chandel District Police reaffirmed its commitment to inspiring young people to embrace leadership, advance gender equality and contribute to a safer and more inclusive society.
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