In a first, the UP Police Department has launched a café for both the cops and the civilians.
Named Bail-Out Cafe, the outlet has been built inside the police line in UP’s Saharanpur city. The place used to be an old police cafeteria which has been revamped, and renovated.
“The specialty of the café is that any Police Officer can come here in uniform. If they go to any other café in uniform, people judge them. So, here any Police Officer can come sit, relax, and enjoy the meals,” Preeti Yadav, ASP, Saharanpur while speaking in a video shared by UP Police.
Bail-Out is not only available to police officers, but also to civilians. With this initiative, Police hope to bridge the gap between authorities and citizens. Here, people can communicate with department personnel and even throw parties.
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“We have kept the café open for all. We have kitty lawn, we have party hall for party lovers,” she adds.
The café offers a range of delectable vegetarian cuisines at an unmatched price. There’s a special discount for cops.
Waste and junk products have been recycled to create a nice warm ambiance adding sustainability.
To make it more interesting and conversational, there’s a perception wall in the café that reflects the mood and perception of the common people towards the police force.
“We request all the residents of Saharanpur to accept our hospitality in a different manner for a change and come with their families,” urged SP Akash Tomar.
The Department recently published a video of the newly constructed Café on Twitter that has been garnering praise.
A non-bailable warrant of warmth-
— UP POLICE (@Uppolice) April 25, 2022
Along with manifold responsibili(teas), here’s adding another one of hospitali(tea) to our plate at the ‘Bail-Out’ cafe in Saharanpur. @saharanpurpol ‘breaks the ice’ with citizens through it’s exclusivi(tea) & creativi(tea)!#WellDoneCops pic.twitter.com/g5TNPiI1J5
Netizens tweeted out their reactions. “Great initiative..!! Jai Hind,” wrote a user. “In short, awesome,” wrote another.
As per reports, Aakash Tomar, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) of Saharanpur, proposed the cafe concept in December. The construction work continued until April 9 and finally, it was officially inaugurated by IPS Sharad Sachan, Inspector General of Police (IG), Saharanpur.