UK police awards Indian-origin student for community work

Updated on: Thursday, July 16, 2009

London: An Indian-origin law student at the University of Leicester has been awarded by the British police for looking after the interests of her fellow students.

Melissa Maharaj was presented the award for her community-minded endeavours by Inspector Richard Toone, Commander at Welford Road Police Station in Leicester.

Campus Park Police Officer Harvey Watson said: "Melissa Maharaj has worked extremely closely with us and the students in the community this year and as a result has had a great impact in the quality of life of some international students."

"She was nominated for an award by myself for delivering service excellence to the student body. The panel met and unanimously voted Melissa the winner. She was also issued with a certificate in recognition of her contribution to neighbourhood policing in assisting the 'Campus Park' neighbourhood team at the University of Leicester."

Delighted with the award, Maharaj said: "Receiving these awards came as a very pleasant surprise because I did not expect to get such a great 'thank you' in the form of these prestigious awards for doing my job.

"However, it is always nice to be recognised for hard work. I could not have done any of my community warden work without the constant help and aid from Harvey Watson and the helpful team at the Welfare Services at the University of Leicester," Maharaj said.

UK police awards Indian-origin student for community work

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