INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Rajnath Singh had a few stern words for the Delhi Police
He asked them to talk "politely" to people who come to police stations to lodge complaints
On Tuesday, the Home Minister, while launching 300 new 'Raftaar' motorcycles for patrolling in the capital, said that the Delhi Police
should become "role models" for the entire country."If someone comes to the police station to lodge a complaint, can't we talk to them
politely If a complainant is waiting for hours, can't we ask them for water" said Mr Singh.At the event where the city police chief, Amulya
Patnaik and the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Anil Baijal were present, Mr Singh said, the police must pay more attention towards developing
a friendly attitude towards people."I will ask the Police Commissioner to ensure arrangements for tea stalls for complainants at police
stations if possible and the home ministry will provide funds for it
Why can't the police personnel present themselves as a role model" the home minister said, while underscoring that he gets regular inputs
attitude towards the common people, who come to the police stations for help and they should be treated with "dignity" said Mr
Singh.Speaking about enhancing the strength of the police force, Mr Singh said that his ministry is considering filling up 12,000 posts out
of which approval has been given for the recruitment of 4,000 posts.(With inputs from ANI)
