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Hindustan Times
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New Delhi Police chief orders daily foot patrols by senior officers
On his first day in office, newly appointed Delhi Police commissioner SBK Singh directed all district deputy commissioners of police and station house officers to conduct two hours of foot patrol daily to improve police visibility in the capital city. The order was issued during a meeting with senior officers at the police headquarters on Friday. S.B.K. Singh (right) takes over as Delhi Police commissioner from Sanjay Arora at the police headquarters on Thursday (HT Photo) An officer familiar with the directive said the patrols will take place from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. 'The CP stressed that senior officers must also be seen on the ground, not just the lower ranks,' the officer said. Singh also instructed that two officials — including a woman officer — must be present at all times at the public facilitation desk in every police station. While the woman officer will attend to complaints related to women, the second official will handle cybercrime related grievances. In a bid to uphold the force's integrity, the commissioner asked assistant commissioners of police (ACPs) to keep a close watch on sub-inspectors in their jurisdictions. 'He flagged concerns over recent arrests of Delhi Police officials by the Central Bureau of Investigation on corruption charges and said ACPs must monitor investigating officers more closely, especially sub-inspectors,' said another officer present at the meeting. The commissioner further told DCPs to inspect police stations in their districts regularly, not sporadically, and to ensure proper upkeep of facilities. 'He emphasised that police stations must maintain basic infrastructure standards and that public facilitation desks should be clean, staffed and fully functional,' the officer added. Singh also reviewed the Independence Day security preparations and instructed DCPs to step up security checks in their respective areas.
Indian Express
27 minutes ago
- Indian Express
Delhi Police's new chief reviews security prep ahead of Independence Day
A day after taking charge as the Delhi Police Commissioner, S B K Singh on Friday held a series of meetings with senior officers to assess security arrangements in the Capital ahead of Independence Day. The meeting, which went on for almost two hours, was attended by district deputy commissioners, range joint commissioners and special commissioners. An officer said the meeting emphasised on surveillance measures to be intensified in sensitive areas, increased patrolling and vigilance. Traffic management in and around the area of the Red Fort for the day of the celebrations and the days leading up to it was also discussed. Senior officers were asked to personally supervise security drills and verify the deployment of quick reaction teams, bomb disposal squads, and sniffer dog units. Further, a crime review meeting with DCPs of all 15 districts was also held to ensure foolproof law and order arrangements in the city. Singh directed all DCPs to intensify night patrolling and maintain additional vigil across Delhi, especially in areas bordering neighbouring states. He instructed that barricading and random checking should be strengthened at all entry points to the city to prevent the movement of suspicious elements and illegal arms, officers said. Singh directed that strict checking should be carried out at hotels, guest houses, bus terminals, railway and metro stations, malls, and high-footfall markets. 'The Commissioner focused heavily on anti-terror measures being intensified before Independence Day. He also instructed that a close watch be kept on groups that may try to sabotage the celebrations…,' said an officer. Further, the police will be keeping an eye on social media to detect suspicious communications or plans of mobilisation, he added. As part of the city-wide safety strategy, police teams will conduct tenant verifications and background checks of staff employed in hotels and commercial establishments, said officers.
Hindustan Times
27 minutes ago
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CM orders depts to not demolish a single slum in Delhi
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Friday announced an immediate halt to demolition drives in the Capital's slum clusters and promised that all future removals, if unavoidable, will be accompanied by advance rehabilitation. Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta. (PTI) Stressing that the city's slum dwellers will not be 'harassed anymore', she said that 50,000 old and dilapidated flats built for the economically weaker sections (EWS) will be renovated and allotted to slum dwellers. 'No slum will be removed without providing alternative housing first,' Gupta said, adding that if required, the government would amend the existing slum policy or even approach court to ensure protection for the poor. 'The pain of slum dwellers will not be ignored,' she said. Gupta's announcement comes amid mounting political tension over demolition drives in Delhi's informal settlements since the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power in February. While the demolitions – carried out by agencies like the DDA, Railways and municipal bodies – were largely in compliance with court orders, they sparked criticism from the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), which accused the BJP of breaking its pre-election promise to protect slum residents. Among the major drives were the June 1 demolition of 300 homes in Jangpura's Madrasi Camp, the June 17 razing of 200 structures in Ashok Vihar, and the June 18 clearance of 25 homes in Gokalpuri. The BJP defended the actions as necessary for reclaiming public land, but Gupta's announcement will come as a reassurance for residents. 'The slums in Delhi are an inseparable part of the city. My government is committed to giving them rightful recognition,' Gupta said, alleging that opposition parties had reduced slum dwellers to a vote bank. She said her government is holding meetings across departments to chalk out a plan for permanent housing and that all departments have been instructed to immediately halt any ongoing demolition activity. She also promised that if rules need to be changed to protect the rights of slum residents, her government will not hesitate to do so. A key part of this effort, she said, is the revival of 50,000 unallotted flats constructed for the poor years ago under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM). These flats, which became dilapidated after lying vacant for years, will now be renovated and allotted to slum dwellers under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Urban (PMAY-U). Gupta accused previous government of wasting the opportunity to house the poor. 'Despite receiving crores under JNNURM, the flats were never allocated. Departments like DUSIB and DSIIDC were on the verge of returning ₹732 crore to the central government,' she said. 'Now, with approval from the Union housing ministry, this money will be used to renovate the flats and house slum dwellers.' She said the dispute between the Delhi and central governments over whether the flats should be rented out or directly allotted to slum dwellers had stalled progress for years. Her government, she added, is now committed to direct allocation. 'In these neglected settlements, there was no drinking water, no drainage, no roads. Past governments left them to alcoholism and despair. My government will restore their dignity and give them the pride of being true citizens of Delhi,' she said. Responding to the allegation, AAP's Delhi state president Saurabh Bharadwaj said CM Gupta and the BJP have been bluffing the slum residents in the city. 'If Rekha Gupta is serious about slum rehabilitation, she should ask the central government and its agencies — such as the DDA, railways, and the land and development department — to withdraw the cases against these JJ clusters in the high court and Supreme Court,' Bharadwaj said in a statement.
