In last 2 yrs, 24 cops sought nod to pursue their passion

HAT talent and policing rarely get along is an entrenched perception that refuses to go away despite the emergence of virtuosos like movie star Sathyan from among the ranks of the state force.

- SHAN A S @T'Puram

HAT talent and policing rarely get along is an entrenched perception that refuses to go away despite the emergence of virtuosos like movie star Sathyan from among the ranks of the state force. Nevertheless, 24 serving officers have sought permission from the home department in the last two years to pursue their passions outside of work -- from scriptwriting to acting in movies and modelling.

Except for two requests, which are pending, the remaining applications were approved. Two of the applicants had acted in movies without prior permission, but their activity was later ratified.