Gupta shared details of the Buddy Cop plan which was recently relaunched by Pune police.RIGHT from sharing details on formation of anti-ragging committees to reminding a man to listen to wife, Pune Police Commissioner Amitabh Gupta answered several questions from citizens in a Twitter live chat on Monday.
Police officials said over 250 people asked direct questions to the Commissioner during the Twitter Live held on Monday afternoon. Gupta replied to over 35 of them, which were representative in nature.
Raising concern over safety of girl college students and working women during the chat, a Twitter user asked in Marathi, “What provisions have been made by the police for the safety of girl students in schools and colleges, working women, especially those coming from outside Pune?” Gupta replied, “Anti-Ragging committees have been established at the college level. An elaborate plan of patrolling areas around schools and colleges has been put in place. The 1090 helpline is active for issues related to women’s safety.”
A Twitter user asked, “Sir, we are based out of Mumbai and plan to relocate. I am thinking of Bangalore but my wife prefers Pune. What do you suggest?” To which Gupta replied, “Both are lovely cities, but the rule book says ‘Always listen to your wife!’ Everyone including me does the same.”
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Both are lovely cities, but the rule book says ‘Always listen to your wife!’.
Everyone including me does the same. #LiveWithCPPuneCity #AmitabhGupta https://t.co/eqvoP2tC0h
— CP Pune City (@CPPuneCity) May 9, 2022
A Twitter user asked about security of employees working in companies who travel late at night from office to home. In reply, Gupta shared details of the Buddy Cop plan which has been relaunched by Pune police recently.
We have a comprehensive plan. https://t.co/J7AxB1wx6K
Any query, DM us.#LiveWithCPPuneCity https://t.co/vcRRiz627N
— CP Pune City (@CPPuneCity) May 9, 2022
Another follower asked, “Dear Sir, Marijuana is legal in many parts of the world. Few doctors also recommend it is healthier than cigarettes. Can we be assured of no action if it is consumed privately?” The Police Commissioner replied, “When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Likewise when in Pune, you have to respect and follow the laws. Consuming marijuana is prohibited in India.”
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Likewise when in Pune, you have to respect and follow the laws. Consuming marijuana is prohibited in India. #LiveWithCPPuneCity https://t.co/hHwpRNSv7M
— CP Pune City (@CPPuneCity) May 9, 2022
Tweeting an often used image of Sanjay Dutt from Munnabhai MBBS, a user asked, “Agar galti se signal toot gaya, toh traffic constable ka bike ki chaabi nikalna zaroori hai kya? (If one breaks a traffic signal by mistake, why does a traffic cop always have to take the vehicle key),” to which Gupta replied, “Hamesha galti se signal todna zaroori hai kya? (Why does one always have to break a traffic signal by mistake?).”
Since the beginning of the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Pune police have been running Twitter campaigns dedicated to a range of subjects. While some series use memes, hashtags, trending topics to create awareness about Covid appropriate behaviour, some others are dedicated to capturing the lighter and candid moments from the police deployment.
Some of the Twitter campaigns introduce people to various aspects of policing like the police transport, police communication, beat marshals, dog squad, quick response teams (QRTs), registration of FIRs, anti-eve teasing squad etc. And some other campaigns are dedicated to core safety and security issues like Cyber Crimes, Crimes against women, children and the elderly and the issue of narcotic drugs.
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