THE Solan police have launched a unique film-based project to educate the local populace on their rights and duties. Titled Aap aur Hum and shot entirely in and around Solan by the district police chief SZH Zaidi, the film’s characters are real life people. T-Series and the Vardhman Group of Industries are its official sponsors. The 17.5 to 22 -minute film made in four parts deals with different aspects of policing, including traffic management and rights of women. The film was recently launched for screening in Himachal Pradesh and its special target group is children. This is the first time that an educational film has been made by any district police in the country.

The special characteristic of this film is a campaign called Mitra. Under this campaign, personnel of the nearest police station would be introduced to children in schools after the screening of the film. They would answer questions raised by children after watching the film. Zaidi has also brought out a small booklet with details of police stations in the district, their telephone numbers, etc.

According to Zaidi, " The Aap aur Hum film capsules basically consist of the general traffic problems and their impact on the public. It also highlights the precautions to be taken while boarding or alighting from a moving vehicle. Through a general awareness campaign, which is a part of the film, the schoolchildren and the public will be educated to identify traffic symbols and the different ranks of police personnel. The most interesting part and the highlight of this capsule are the details of basic policing procedures like lodging of an FIR. it will also answer questions like whether a woman can be arrested and their rights while in custody. Other related laws and criminal procedures are also included in the film." Zaidi says that problems like drug trafficking and drug abuse have been given proper focus by highlighting health hazards and risks involved in it.

The medium height, clean-shaven robust Said with clear sharp features can easily pass of as a fashion model himself. Born as Zohar H Zaidi in a middle class family in Alwar, Rajastan, he did his Mechanical Engineering and worked for the ONGC as Process Engineer for two and half years. In 1994, he cleared the Civil Services exam and was nominated in the IPS. His first posting was as ASP, Mandi. He was later posted as SP, Kulu, from 1998 to 1999. He also served the Enforcement Department and the Crime Branch of Himachal Pradesh for almost two years before being posted as SP, Solan.

His major achievement as SP, Kulu, was putting down the smuggling of narcotics. He created a record by destroying 500 hectares under marijuana cultivation.