Kochi, Oct 3 (PTI) What began as a small initiative by the Kerala Police to support blood banks has become a big success story, offering a crucial lifeline to thousands of patients and their families.

The "Pol-Blood" drive has now collected a remarkable 1,13,000 units of blood, ensuring assistance in moments of critical need--from emergency surgeries to treatment of chronic conditions.

Started in April 2021 as the first-of-its-kind project in the country, Pol-Blood operates through the Kerala Police’s Pol-App. "People in need of blood can download the app and register on Pol-Blood. Our operation centre then coordinates with registered donors and arranges blood through banks," a police officer said.

According to official data, till August this year, 60,790 people registered for blood thr

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