Missing sibling reunited with family after 30 years

Published: Jun 24, 2017

Thrissur-  A man found dead at the Thrissur railway station on June 17 has a reunion with family after 30 years. Baby alias Pattalam Raju who was last seen by his relatives 30 years ago has finally reunited with his siblings. A soldier in the BSF, Baby came to his home at Idasserykunnel in Wayanad 30 years back and thereafter the family lost touch with him. He remained untraceable to his family ever since then only till they identified his body at the General Hospital Mortuary.   Baby joined the BSF right after pre degree. His brother Joy still remembers going to Bangalore with Baby for the induction. The last time he came home was after the one year training at the academy. His sisters Lucy, Moly and Elizabeth recounted that he had a special interest in sports like volleyball. The family had launched searches for him in 1995 when their mother Annamma passed away and later in 2002 when their father Sebastian died. It is not known when Baby left his job and returned. He was under treatment for hip bone pain till the day of his death. The police who could not find his home since he left no trail had to finally issue a crime card to identify him.

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BSF takes out awareness rally against drug abuse

BSF personnel take part in a cycle rally to make people aware of drug abuse, at India Gate in New Delhi on Friday. Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, June 23

To observe International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking falling on June 23, the Border Security Force (BSF) has organised a cycle rally at India Gate Lawn today. The aim of the rally is to spread the awareness against drug abuse and physical fitness amongst citizens, particularly among youth. “The BSF has always been aware of its social responsibilities and has played an active role in contributing to the national causes. Understanding the common concern that drug abuse is undercutting traditional values and threatening the existence of stable families and communities, the BSF Family Welfare Association has come forward and organised the rally all along the borders guarded by the BSF to spread awareness against abuse of drugs,” said Renu Sharma, president of the association. Olympics medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar with Paralympian medalist javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia flagged off the rally with an aim to highlight the importance of effective investment in the well-being of children and youth, their families and their communities to fight problem of illicit drugs. More than 500 cyclists at the rally covered a distance of 20 km in the lanes and by-lanes of the city with a slogan “BSF fought drugs free India”. Meanwhile, at the flag off venue, a nukkad natak group, Asmita, gave a poignant performance on evil of drug abuse and moved the audience present there. The BSF not only stands guards at the borders to stop intrusions aimed at hitting on the sovereignty and integrity of the country, but also is extremely sensitive to the social evils like drugs that might creep in through the borders. “The International Day against Drug Abuse is observed worldwide on June 26 every year but we have started observing it from today, as part of it,” said KK Sharma, DG BSF.

http://www.tribuneindia.com/news/delhi/bsf-takes-out-awareness-rally-against-drug-abuse/426813.html

City cops gear up for Lord Jagannath’s sojourn

TOI Ahmedabad Fri,23 Jun 2017

Summary: "Rath Yatra bandobast is one of the most elaborate, and has been perfected over decades by scores of police officers," said a senior city police official. There will be 26 companies of paramilitary forces including CRPF, Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Border Security Force (BSF). Ahmedabad: A convoy of police vehicles of about 1km length covered the entire 18km Rath Yatra route on Thursday morning as senior police officials surveyed the route in vehicles and on foot, while taking stock of local issues. Recently, the NSG's newest hub was operationalized near the state capital Gandhinagar. Over 2,000 police personnel participated in the exercise.The dress rehearsal for maintaining security for the Rath Yatra, comprising all senior police officers including city police commissioner, commandants of paramilitary forces and armed police, will take place on Friday morning.Over 2 lakh participants will be hosted Jagannathji Temple and Saraspur.

Ahmedabad: A convoy of police vehicles of about 1km length covered the entire 18km Rath Yatra route on Thursday morning as senior police officials surveyed the route in vehicles and on foot, while taking stock of local issues. Over 2,000 police personnel participated in the exercise.The dress rehearsal for maintaining security for the Rath Yatra, comprising all senior police officers including city police commissioner, commandants of paramilitary forces and armed police, will take place on Friday morning.Over 2 lakh participants will be hosted Jagannathji Temple and Saraspur. Preparations are in full swing to ready the chariots at Jamalpur and food at Saraspur.For many police personnel, this will be their first participation in the security of a mega procession, and they are being trained in required intricacies, police officers said.According to a release by Pradipsinh Jadeja, MoS (home), made on Thursday, 20,034 police and paramilitary personnel will be deployed for Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad on June 25.For the first time, a company of National Security Guards (NSG) will be roped in. 

Recently, the NSG's newest hub was operationalized near the state capital Gandhinagar. There will be 26 companies of paramilitary forces including CRPF, Rapid Action Force (RAF) and Border Security Force (BSF)."Rath Yatra bandobast is one of the most elaborate, and has been perfected over decades by scores of police officers," said a senior city police official. Over the years, newest technologies, whether surveillance camera vehicles or 'Netra' drones, GPS tagging of chariots or mobile-based messaging services - everything has been tried and tested for the procession that sees lakhs of devotees thronging the city roads to get a glimpse of the lords said the official.

https://www.nyoooz.com/news/ahmedabad/846652/city-cops-gear-up-for-lord-jagannaths-sojourn/