Bengaluru: Deputy Commissioner of Police (South-East Division) Sara Fatima advised girl students not to fall prey to so-called “love traps” and instead prioritise their education to secure a bright future. She was speaking at an awareness programme organised at BET Institutions under the Bengaluru City Police’s “Friends of Police – Building a Safe Bengaluru Together” initiative.

Addressing the gathering, DCP Sara Fatima said parents make immense sacrifices for their children’s academic success, and students must honour these efforts. “Value your time, remain committed to your goals, and do not get distracted by unknown boys claiming affection. Such traps not only waste precious time but also bring complications in life. Focus is the only way to attain a respectable place in society,” she stressed.

Police intensify awareness drive across Bengaluru city

It is learnt that on Monday, the Bengaluru City Police intensified citywide awareness programmes on drug abuse, women’s safety, and cybercrime prevention in reputed schools and colleges. As part of this drive, DCP Sara Fathima also participated in the session at BET Institutions, aimed at strengthening community policing and involving youth in crime prevention.

Senior police officers addressed students on women’s safety, drug-free living, online frauds, and safe internet practices. Police teams visited 1,250 schools and colleges across all divisions, sub-divisions, and police station limits, delivering PPT presentations and interacting with students. Officers encouraged students to become active partners in preventing crime, cyber threats, and drug abuse.

The police aim to bring 2.5 lakh students onboard as part of the ‘Friends of Police’ network to build a safer and more well-informed Bengaluru. On Monday alone, more than 10,000 students took a pledge and enrolled as volunteers, committing to act as the department’s “eyes and ears”.

City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh, who also took part in the drive, stated that the programme is not merely an awareness campaign but a major step towards strengthening police–public relations.

During the sessions, officers explained the various safety apps launched by Bengaluru Police, their features, and how students can use them to report concerns promptly. Officials said the initiative will help police detect early signs of trouble at the school and college level and take preventive action before incidents occur.

Pledge for a safe society

At BET Institutions, students were also trained in basic self-protection measures and pledged to support the police in creating a drug-free society and curbing social evils.

The programme was attended by BET Institutions’ Honorary Secretary Sadiq Pasha, Working President Abdul Muheeb, Vice President Sheikh Umar, Sheikh Mahboob, Joint Secretary Mujeeb Ahmed, Additional Secretary Riaz Ahmed, police personnel, faculty members, and a large number of students.