<![CDATA[Dakshina Kannada Superintendent of Police Mr.B.R. Ravikanthe Gowda on Sunday told that Home Guards too are part of the police force. He was speaking after reviewing a parade by Home Guards who had completed a 10-day basic training programme. Mr. Gowda told Home Guards also have to wear uniform, participate in parades, and follow discipline on the lines of police personnel. At no point of time should they feel they are engaged in temporary duty, he told. As the Assembly elections are fast approaching, Home Guards will be drafted to various election-related duties, he told, and expressed hope that they would shoulder more responsibility. Presiding over the event, Home Guards District Commandant Mr. Murali Mohan Choonthar told the unit is providing a dedicated and disciplined force to the police after they complete the 10-day training. Earlier, Home Guards in four platoons participated in the parade led by Mr. Ramesh Bhandari, Mr. K. Sathish, and Ms. Thyagavalli. Deputy Commandant Mr. Ramesh and Staff Officer Ms. Usha were present.]]>
