Beed police drop surnames to curb caste bias, foster inclusivity

In a move aimed at eliminating caste-based discrimination and fostering inclusivity within the police force, Beed suprintendent of police Navneet Kanwat has directed all personal to address each other by their first names, avoiding surnames that often indicate caste identity. The SP stated **"using surnames make it easier to identify someone's caste. By encouraging the use of first names, we want to ensure or personal act and remain neutral, promoting a sense of equality."**