More than 200 Sri Lankans representing Sri Lankan Associations, Organizations, Clubs and Groups gathered at Grand Millennium Hotel Business Bay on 02nd May 2019 in support of the initiative programme for spreading security and happiness culture by Dubai Police, organized together with the Consulate General of Sri Lanka. This programme intended to create awareness on the nature of the works carried out by Dubai Police specifically among the Sri Lankan community and thereby to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement authorities.
Speaking at the event, Charitha Yattogoda, Consul General of Sri Lanka to Dubai and the Northern Emirates thanked Dubai Police for the unstinted support that they have been providing throughout to the Sri Lankan community and the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in all important matters. He also specifically appreciated the Dubai Police for their valuable contribution towards successfully holding the Sri Lankan New Year Festival 2019 at Zabeel Park in Dubai with participation of over 20,000 Sri Lankans.
Representing Dubai Police, Colonal Mohammed Ahil, Deputy Director General of Department of Criminal Investigation for Investigation affairs and his team were present. Addressing the audience, he commended the Consulate General of Sri Lanka and the efforts of the Sri Lankan community in Dubai towards maintaining peace and harmony of the country, whilst also placing on record that the crime rate of the Sri Lankans living in UAE is very less in Dubai.
The programme consisted of comprehensive sessions which included Smart Police Station procedures, Complaint evaluation and the procedure of opening a case, cheque cases, best use of electronic airspace, house security and victim care, illegal gatherings, cooperation with the police and causes of traffic accidents. Additionally, a special lecture on child protection was done by an expert in the field who educated the crowd regarding the means of averting child abuse at all levels.
At the end of the Programme Head of Chancery of the Consulate General Chathura Weerasekara thanked Dubai Police for conducting the programme on behalf of the Consulate General and the community of Sri Lanka.
This programme was considered as a first in a line by Dubai Police and will be continued hereafter for every six months creating a platform for a continued dialogue between Sri Lankan community and Dubai Police.
