Close X
Thursday, October 31, 2024
ADVT 
Hollywood

SRK roped in as Interpol 'Turn Back Crime' Ambassador

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 27 Aug, 2014 12:11 PM
  • SRK roped in as Interpol 'Turn Back Crime' Ambassador
Internationally-renowned Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has been roped in as an ambassador for Interpol's "Turn Back Crime" campaign to promote awareness on how everyone can play a role in preventing crime.
 
SRK, said to be the first Indian to be made an ambassador for the global campaign, is lending his voice to help spread the message that all of society benefits when citizens respect law and fight crime.
 
"It's a very special honour to be a part of Interpol's Turn Back Crime campaign as an ambassador," said Shah Rukh.
 
"As Mahatma Gandhi once said, 'I shall not fear anyone on Earth. I shall fear only god. I shall not bear ill will toward anyone. I shall not submit to injustice from anyone. I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering, if I have to.
 
"We all should believe in this maxim and in whatever way possible resolve not to let unjust people who might threaten us with criminal activity make us fear them.
 
"Because I believe we can, we should, and we must stand together against the few who commit crimes against any human being, in whatever form or guise these crimes might take," Shah Rukh said in a statement.
 
SRK joins actor Jackie Chan as an ambassador for the campaign, which has already garnered support from public figures including footballer Lionel Messi, Formula 1 racing drivers Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen in addition to law enforcement agencies around the world.
 
Interpol's Turn Back Crime campaign is aimed at raising public awareness that organised crime is often involved in seemingly unrelated crimes.
 
Drug trafficking, human trafficking, counterfeiting, cyber crime, kidnapping, crimes against children and corruption in sport are in fact often interconnected, with profits from one crime area used to fund another.
 
The Turn Back Crime campaign is aimed at helping the public better understand these issues and empowering them not to be duped by criminals when buying products or using the internet.
 
"Shah Rukh Khan has dedicated his life to making films which reflect the highest level of professionalism and commitment to bringing joy into the lives of hundreds of millions of filmgoers in India and around the world," said Interpol secretary general Ronald K. Noble.
 
"We are honoured to have him as an ambassador for Interpol's global Turn Back Crime campaign and we look forward to seeing how he puts his artistic talents behind this campaign," the Interpol chief said.
 
The Turn Back Crime campaign is also reaching out to companies and policy-makers in a bid to form a united front against contemporary crime challenges, and to support the ongoing activities of the global law enforcement community. 

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

Cliff Richard meets police, denies charges

Cliff Richard meets police, denies charges
Richard's property in Berkshire, South East England was searched by police last week in relation to the alleged sex offence involving a boy in 1985....

Cliff Richard meets police, denies charges

Post 30, LeAnn Rimes feels 'strong'

Post 30, LeAnn Rimes feels 'strong'
Singer LeAnn Rimes says she likes herself more now because she feels stronger than before...

Post 30, LeAnn Rimes feels 'strong'

Who Will Own The MTV Video Music Awards? Miley, Beyonce, Iggy, Nicki, Ariana Set For Big Night

Who Will Own The MTV Video Music Awards? Miley, Beyonce, Iggy, Nicki, Ariana Set For Big Night
Days before the big show, Iggy Azalea slipped offstage while performing "Fancy" at a MTV benefit concert, later posting the video on Instagram and making fun of herself.

Who Will Own The MTV Video Music Awards? Miley, Beyonce, Iggy, Nicki, Ariana Set For Big Night

'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Retakes Box Office, Passes 'Transformers' For Summer's Top Film

'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Retakes Box Office, Passes 'Transformers' For Summer's Top Film
NEW YORK, N.Y. - "Guardians of the Galaxy" became the summer's top-grossing movie at the North American box office with a $17.6 million weekend that narrowly bested the young adult melodrama "If I Stay."

'Guardians Of The Galaxy' Retakes Box Office, Passes 'Transformers' For Summer's Top Film

Lopez open to marry again

Lopez open to marry again
It could be a possibility that the 45-year-old has given up on the idea of being happily married as she has already been involved in three divorces...

Lopez open to marry again

Kate Moss resorts to weight loss treatments

Kate Moss resorts to weight loss treatments
Supermodel Kate Moss seems to be resorting to different means for weight loss. Her recent attempt was via a detox break in Turkey, where she used a Cryotherapy chamber....

Kate Moss resorts to weight loss treatments