DGP lists priorities to enhance policing and curb crimes in State
Ashok Kumar assumed charge as the director general of police following the superannuation of Anil Kumar Raturi on Monday. Addressing the media after assuming charge, Kumar said that he will make all out efforts towards making Uttarakhand police victim oriented. Efforts will be made to ensure a police which is feared by the criminals while making citizens feel safe. Respecting the rights of the common man, attempts will be made to make the police smart and tech savvy and to make the functioning of the police more transparent and citizen friendly.
Speaking on the occasion he said, “A good police system is that which operates with the cooperation of the citizens while taking them along. Making the Uttarakhand police smart and enhancing its expertise are among my priorities. Our aim is to facilitate victim oriented policing to ensure that victims get justice without delay. We will strive to make the police such that it is feared by the criminals and anti-social elements while being trusted by the citizens.”
The DGP further said that cent per cent of public complaints will be received in police stations and their timely redressal will be ensured. In case the complaint is not received, the police personnel responsible will face action. Stating that Uttarakhand police has always been sensitive towards women, children and the aged, he said that efforts will be made to make the police more sensitive. Kumar further said that police stations will be made more conducive for women so that they do not hesitate to visit. Women sub inspectors and constables will be posted mandatorily in each police station. Further, consistent review will be undertaken at the district and HQ level to ascertain that women related complaints are redressed without delay. Stating that a large number of students staying away from their family become soft targets for drug peddlers, he stressed that the police campaign against drug abuse will continue. Apart from taking stringent action against the peddlers and their nexus, the police will also work to convert the negative energy among drug abusing youths into positive energy. The DGP said that cyber cells in the districts will be strengthened to tackle cyber crimes. Towards achievement of smart policing, the public delivery system will be further strengthened and the citizen portal will also be improved further. Steps will also be taken to effectively tackle the land mafia and act against misuse of the social media. Action will also be taken against police personnel found guilty of indiscipline, misbehaving with the public, corruption and wrongful activities. Further, a committee will be formed in the HQ to redress issues of the police and necessary steps will be taken to address their various issues, he added.
Tuesday, 01 December 2020 | PNS | Dehradun
