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BHOPAL: Apart from maintaining law and order, this police station in Madhya Pradesh's Mandla district is performing an extra duty: motivating people to protect tigers. This has turned Khatia police station into a centre of attraction for visitors.There are around 80 tigers in the Kanha Tiger Reserve, spreads over an area of 940 sq km. “We wanted to convert this police station into a human-friendly one that connects easily with its surroundings,” he said.Mural paintings of tigers on the police station wallsLocal hotel owners have extended their support to the Khatia police in their noble initiative. "If a complainant or visitor coming to police station sees the messages and paintings on the walls, it would solve the purpose of the mission," said a hotelier.Shukla said that it was a good initiative. The responsibility of police is varied in the area..