Published On: 2017-03-31

Bengaluru, March 31^st, 2017-  In a major initiative to connect police with the public, the Karnataka Home Minister, Honourable Dr. G Parmeshwara recently launched, first of its kind monthly magazine ‘The Karnataka Protector’. This magazine is fifth in the PROTECTOR series after Mumbai Protector, Kolkata Protector, West-Bengal Protector, Bihar Protector and the CRPF Protector magazine.

The magazine was launched recently in the Vidhana Soudha in the August presence of senior dignitaries including ACS Home - Shri Shubhash Chandra, IAS Home - Advisor Shri Kempiah, DG and IGP - Shri RK Dutta, IPS Bengaluru City Commissioner of Police - Shri Praveen Sood, IPS - Shri Kamal Pant, IPS - ADGP (Admin) Shri Raghavendra, IPS and many other senior police officers.

Speaking on the occasion, Honourable Dr. G Parmeshwara said, “It is the motto of Karnataka Police, to protect and serve the community.  The Karnataka Protector is a true testimony to our efforts and reflects this commitment and the values police force stands for within the state of Karnataka.”

The magazine is published jointly by New Media and Anuradha Print News in association with the Karnataka Police.  Subjects like safety and security, law and order, regulatory norms and compliances etc faced by the cop- community are addressed in the magazine for information, knowledge and awareness amongst the citizens of the state.

“Our intention is to make every issue of the Karnataka Protector a collectors’ issue. As a means of effective communication between the police and the public, we imagine the magazine, Karnataka Protector can become a great platform for constructive engagement, and help in building the right perspective for the Karnataka police.” said Mr. Vikram Vishwanatha, Managing Editor, New Media Communication Pvt. Ltd.

The magazine also carries a unique photo feature on the 150 years of police history, a transformational story about Karnataka police and insights on the freedom movement in the state. Making it an interesting read, the inaugural issue of the Karnataka Protector aims to enlighten the readers as much as it helps them connect with the cops.

About New Media:

New Media is India’s largest bilateral trade magazine publishing house based in Mumbai. Its diverse magazine portfolio includes titles published in association with the Export Import Bank of India, niche magazines supported and sponsored by various consulates and Chambers of Commerce. New Media aims to publish and cover India’s trade with as many as 125 countries across 6 continents.