Rajasthan Police launches own version of 'KBC' on social media about law and crimes

Drawing inspiration from TV quiz show 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' (KBC) hosted by Bollywood veteran Amitabh Bachchan, the Rajasthan Police has launched its own version of 'KBC' on social media to raise awareness about the law and crimes.

In the first-of-its-kind exercise, the state police have started 'Kitna Bada Crime' (KBC) quiz, wherein they have been posting one question every day since September 24 on crimes and IPC sections dealing with them.

The purpose is to use social media platforms to educate and inform people about laws related to crime in an entertaining manner, Rajasthan DGP O.P Galhotra said.

"It is a novel initiative taken by the Rajasthan Police. None of the other states has done something similar," he told PTI.

The first question posted on Twitter by the state police's handle @PoliceRajasthan was: "Under which IPC section, demanding sexual favours despite the indication of disinterest is a crime?"

The question put on September 24 had four options, much like the Kaun Banega Crorepati. The state police also tag Amitabh Bachchan in some of their tweets.

The first question elicited 84 response. While many of the respondents limited their answers to just pointing out the right option, some lauded the 'KBC' initiative.

"What a unique way to spread awareness," responded Rahul Jain, who uses the Twitter handle @rahuljain_ips, and whose profile describes him as an IPS officer.

Among other topics, the state police have asked questions on moving property dishonestly out of possession of any person without that person's consent, stalking, begging and hawking in or around any tourist area.

"Anyone following the Rajasthan Police on Facebook and Twitter can answer simple questions. It is an attempt by the police to educate, inform and sensitise people about crime and laws," said ADG (CB and CID) Pankaj Kumar Singh, who has taken the initiative.

He said that though there is no prize money for those giving the correct answer, a proposal can be floated considering people's response.