Legal literacy chariot launched in Mangalore

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November 23, 2012

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Mangalore, November 23: In a bid to create legal awareness among the people, particularly those from rural areas, the District Legal Service Authority has launched `Kanoonu Saksharata Ratha' (legal literacy chariot) and mobile Janata court.

 

The chariot was flagged off by Chief Executive Officer of Dakshina Kannada Zilla Panchayat Dr K N Vijayaprakash on Friday at the premises of District court here.

 

The chariot which would tour the district for three days intended to create awareness among rural people about laws and court proceedings.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Mangalore Bar Association President P Ashok Ariga said Dakshina Kannada district has bagged fourth place in Mega Loka Adalath. In the previous year, Lok Adalat has succeeded in settling 1,500 cases through conciliation in just three-days of period in the district, he said. This year, from April 1 to November 20, as many as 7592 cases were settled, he said.

 

He said that the legal chariot, besides creating awareness among the people, would also settle disputes over public utility services pertaining to revenue, police, social and family welfare, labour etc. Senior officers of various departments would be present during the programme and help settle the disputes out of court.

 

Out-going Deputy Commissioner Dr N S Channappa Gowda, Ashok G Nijagannavar, Principal district and sessions judge and chairman, district legal services authority, Assistant Commissioner for Labour D G Nagesh, Deputy Director of Women and Children Welfare Department Shakunthala, Children Welfare Committee Chairperson Asha Nayak and others were present.

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September 20,2024

Udupi: A vigilant Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable, Aparna K T, demonstrated remarkable presence of mind when she rescued a student who slipped while trying to board a moving train at Udupi Railway Station on Friday morning.

The incident occurred as passenger train number 06602 arrived at the station around 7:30 AM. The student, traveling from Mangaluru to Gokarna, had briefly alighted to purchase snacks. However, as the train began moving, she hurried back towards the carriage with the snacks in hand. In her rush, she lost her footing, slipping dangerously between the platform and the moving train.

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Woman constable Aparna K T was given a cash reward of Rs 5000.

 

Constable Aparna, who had been closely monitoring the passengers, immediately sprang into action. “I saw her running towards the train and alerted everyone by blowing my whistle. She slipped, and her legs were caught between the platform and the train. Without hesitation, I pulled her out with the help of others nearby,” she recalled.

Thanks to Aparna’s quick thinking and the swift response of the railway staff, the train was stopped in time. Railway personnel, including the guard and loco pilot, were immediately informed, and they acted promptly to halt the train using both flag signals and a walkie-talkie.

RPF Inspector Madhusoodhanan PV arrived at the scene shortly after to check on the passenger's condition. The shaken but uninjured student was given water and helped back onto the train to safely continue her journey.

In an added measure of care, the RPF post at Bhatkal was notified to follow up on the passenger’s well-being during her journey. The student, fortunately, reached her destination without further incident.

The heroic rescue was captured on CCTV and has since gone viral on social media, earning widespread praise. In recognition of her bravery, Regional Railway Manager (RRM) Karwar awarded Constable Aparna a cash reward of ₹5,000, commending her quick action that averted a potentially tragic accident.

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