National disaster reduction day observed in Mangaluru

Published - February 11, 2015 05:44 pm IST - Mangaluru

A Home Guard demonstration on the National Disaster Reduction Day in Mangalore. File photo

A Home Guard demonstration on the National Disaster Reduction Day in Mangalore. File photo

The District Home Guards on Wednesday observed the National Disaster Reduction Day before the office of the Superintendent of Police.

The function was held in association with the District Fire Service Department.

Earlier, a rally was held from the Milagres Church premises to the SP office Grounds.

Speaking on the occasion, Police Commissioner S. Murugan said that disasters could not be prevented by the government machinery alone and active participation of every citizen was required.

The second-in-command of the Homeguards’ Mohammed Ismail, Chief Fire Officer H.S. Varadaraj, and Assistant Deputy Commissioner Srinivas Prabhu were among those present on the occasion.

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