Rajnath praises Delhi Police for curbing crime in last 4 years

Applauding the Delhi Police for significant improvement and bringing down heinous crimes in the city in last four years, Union Home Minister Raj Nath Singh said the Delhi Police needs more personnel and a proposal is under consideration in the Ministry to recruit more four thousand personnel.

"The Delhi Police has sent a proposal for recruitment of 12 thousand police personnel and the Home Ministry is actively considering the proposal. The Ministry had earlier approved 3,149 posts. A proposal for recruitment of over 4,000 police personnel is under serious consideration of the ministry as there was a need to augment the strength of  the force," said Singh during inauguration of the a new office of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Southwest district and residential complex at Cantt police station.

Pointing at the traffic management as a big challenge for Delhi Police, the Union Home Minister said that the ministry has given in-principle approval to artificial intelligence based Intelligent Traffic Management System (ITMS). "A Detailed Project Report (DPR) will be prepared on ITMS with the help of consultant," said Singh. 

He asked officers of the force to periodically review all apps and helpline number linked with women security. Rajnath Singh emphasized the need to make Delhi a safe place. The Home Minister asked the rank and file of Delhi Police to listen to the people and address their issues on priority. The common man should be heard. He said that the officers should meet people in their respective areas to generate people friendly environment.

He stressed that no innocent should feel harassed and a criminal must be punished at any cost. Home Minister said that the force should not work under any pressure. 

Home Minister cautioned Delhi Police top brass that they should not play the role of judge in the disputes related to land. "It is work of the courts. Delhi police should register a case and not try to act as judge in the land related matters," said Singh.

Speaking on the occasion Delhi's Lt Governor Anil Baijal said that representation of women in Delhi Police should be scaled up to at least 30 per cent. Presently, the force has about 10 per cent women personnel.

In his address, Commissioner of Police Amulya Patnaik said new recruitment will help increasing ground presence of the force. He said the student cadet scheme, which has been started in southwest district, will be implemented across the city.

During the occasion Singh also launched all-women Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) unit of Delhi Police. The team will be deployed on the ground for Independence Day security. 36 women constables from northeastern states have been inducted into the squad after rigorous 15-month training. Notably, 13 are from Assam and five each from Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Manipur in the SWAT unit. "They are trained in the Israeli Krav Maga, an unarmed combat style, and equipped with MP5 submachine guns, Glock 21 pistols and Marksman bullet proof vehicles", said an officer.