Extortion, corruption are results of structural deficiencies: Neeraj Kumar

Neeraj Kumar, former commissioner of police, Delhi, says extortion and corruption in the force are the results of structural deficiencies. Excerpts from his interview with Aditi Phadnis

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Delhi Police | Mumbai police | Maharashtra

Aditi Phadnis  |  New Delhi 

Some shocking revelations have become public about the working of the Maharashtra police force, especially in Mumbai. The former Mumbai police commissioner is making charges that indict the elected leadership in the state.

Is this normal? What is happening is most abnormal to the extent of being bizarre. One has never heard of the political leadership in any part of India using the police force as its collectors of funds or agents of extortion from common citizens. What’s even more revolting is they all turn to an officer from their police force to meet their rapacious ...

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First Published: Sun, April 11 2021. 21:57 IST
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