This IPS Officer is a silent revolution in Kanniyakumari policing | Fusion - WeRIndia

There was no grand entry, no fanfare, and certainly no dramatic scenes when R. Stalin took charge as Superintendent of Police in Kanniyakumari on January 3.

Yet, within five months, this calm and grounded officer has sparked a quiet transformation in the district’s policing approach, one that now has the people talking and trusting.

At just 31, Stalin, a native of Arpakkam village in Kancheepuram, has already become a household name.

Unlike traditional law enforcement methods, he brings innovation and compassion to the forefront.

Under his leadership, the Kanniyakumari police have launched five major initiatives: Public Feedback Centre, Village Monitoring Scheme, Nimir, Manam Thiranthu, and Vettri Pathai.

The Nimir initiative, a standout effort, addresses rising crimes against women and children.

Through trained women police personnel, the team spreads awareness of the POCSO Act in rural areas and has prevented three child marriages already.

To ensure accountability in grievance redressal, Stalin established a Public Feedback Centre where every petitioner is contacted post-complaint.

If dissatisfied, cases are reassigned. Over 4,500 petitions have been addressed directly by him, reflecting his hands-on approach.

His Vettri Pathai project provides free SI exam coaching, complete with study materials and expert guidance, helping youth in the district build meaningful careers in law enforcement.

With the Village Monitoring Scheme, each village is assigned a constable who visits regularly to foster stronger police-public bonds.

Stalin also responds to the needs of his own force. After a medical camp revealed health issues among traffic cops, he arranged seating, umbrella barricades, and stockings for those affected.

Importantly, Stalin doesn’t stop at official duties. He uses personal funds to support elderly homes, children’s shelters, and local sports events.

He meets officers daily, breaking rigid ranks, to hear their ideas and concerns.

From grievance redressal to grassroots awareness and community trust-building, SP R. Stalin’s leadership is a model of responsive, people-centric policing.

Many remarked that Stalin was a boon for the people of Kanniyakumari.

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