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Time of India
5 days ago
- General
- Time of India
New CP Bharti stresses on tightening policing to restore public faith in force
Mumbai: Speaking at the crime conference, the newly appointed city police commissioner, Deven Bharti, said there was a need to tighten policing, enhance discipline and restore public confidence in the force. Bharti attributed the drop in conviction rate in the city to poor crime scene management. "The crime scene must be preserved until the forensic team arrives," he said, adding that immediate communication with forensics and proper videography and panchnamas are crucial to strengthen cases in court. The crime conference was attended by police officers ranging from senior inspectors of 92 police stations to deputy commissioners and joint commissioners of police. Bharti also told policemen doing nakabandis to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including mandatory carrying of weapons. Bharti has ordered the transfer of the Crime Branch Control (CB Control) unit from the Economic Offences Wing (EOW) back to the Crime Branch. The CB Control tackles duplication, counterfeits products, fake branding, copyright violations, and adulteration-related crimes. The Commissioner also pulled up officers for being absent from station houses during late-night and early mornings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo He instructed senior officers to ensure 24/7 staffing and to deploy manpower more efficiently. "There must be accountability. Our citizens cannot be left unattended in the night." He also said that importance should be given to women's safety. Bharti also ordered a crackdown on illegal parking, road encroachments, and unauthorized hawkers. He warned against the menace of illegal hoardings and the growing issue of beggars on busy junctions. Bharti hinted at winding up of the Social Service Branch that focused on cases of gambling and working of dance bars beyond the stipulated time. He concluded by urging vigilance against illegal migrants, terror suspects, and underworld elements.
Hindustan Times
07-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Cop suspended for violating protocol while booking, arresting doctor
May 07, 2025 06:42 AM IST MUMBAI: Mumbai police commissioner Deven Bharti on Tuesday suspended senior police inspector Ravindra Katkar for registering a First Information Report (FIR) against a doctor and arresting him in violation of protocols and without informing his seniors. Police commissioner Deven Bharti (in pic) suspended senior police inspector Ravindra Katkar on Tuesday (Hindustan Times) The senior inspector had been questioned by his seniors after he registered the FIR against Dr Atul Wankhede last month, for allegedly using a forged master's degree to practice as an orthopaedic surgeon in a hospital in the western suburbs. The doctor was subsequently arrested from his residence in Juhu. 'When the doctor was produced before a metropolitan magistrate court, the court rejected our prayer for his police custody and instead remanded him to judicial custody,' said a police officer. Dr Wankhede was granted bail the same day, April 29, with the court observing that no purpose would be served by keeping him in judicial custody as the probe was going to take a long time. The doctor's counsel had told the court that his MS (master's) degree was from Seychelles and he had never used any forged degree to find employment. He had also alleged violations and non-compliance with statutory provisions during the doctor's arrest. 'There were doubts about jurisdiction when the FIR against the doctor who practised in the western suburbs was registered in Worli. Later, it was found that Katkar had not followed protocols while arresting him. Hence, he was suspended,' said the officer quoted earlier.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Deven Bharti who played key role in 26/11 investigation is Mumbai CP
Mumbai: Deven Bharti, 56, a 1994-batch IPS officer, known for his investigative skills, took charge as the new commissioner of Mumbai police on Thursday. Bharti, who will retire in 2028, succeeds Vivek Phansalkar. He will be the first additional director-general in a decade to head the city's police force. Usually, the commissioner's position is occupied by a DG-rank officer. From January 2023 though, Bharti has been serving as special CP, a lateral position especially created for him by then home minister Devendra Fadnavis. The officer, originally from Darbhanga, studied at the Delhi School of Economics before joining the IPS. In his long stint in the city, he has come to know well the innards of Mumbai. He has served variously as joint commissioner, law and order, headed the state's Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) and he was part of the Mumbai Crime branch that probed an array of high-profile and sensitive cases including the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack, the cases against Indian Mujahideen (IM) operatives, the Sheena Bora murder case, the killing of Chhota Rajan operative Farid Tanasha and the sensational murder of journalist J Dey. However, when the Maha Vikas Aghadi government came to power in 2019, Bharti fell afoul of the political dispensation and he was posted as head of Maharashtra State Security Corporation (MSSC), widely considered to be an inconsequential post. He also faced a slew of allegations made by former police commissioner Sanjay Pandey about allegedly favouring the criminal Vijay Palande. In November last year, the Shiv Sena-BJP government however rejected Pandey's report, paving the way for Bharti's rise to the top position in Mumbai police. Former commissioners of police Hassan Gafoor who held charge during 26/11 and Rakesh Maria who was ousted as CP by Fadnavis for his investigation into the Sheena Bora murder case, had, in the past, expressed reservations about certain aspects of Bharti's style of functioning, but he remains widely respected as one of the most astute investigators. 'Deven Bharti has an excellent network of informants and sources across the city. He especially knows the working of the financial city and he pretty much had a run of Mumbai when he was joint CP, law and order,' said a senior officer, speaking on the condition that he not be quoted. He had a key role to play during the 26/11 terror investigations which have come to the fore again with the extradition of Tahawwur Rana. On that night of the attack Bharti was posted at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba where the terrorist had kept several people hostage. 'Later he was part of a three-member team that travelled to the US and coordinated with the FBI to make the case against the Pakistani nationals involved in the 26/11 terror attack. India had sought the US agencies' help in sharing proof like details of calls made through VoIP and from the satellite phones besides getting documents related to Global Positioning System used by the terrorists when they set sail from Karachi to Mumbai,' said the police officer quoted above. Bharti along with his then boss Rakesh Maria also played a key role in busting the terror group Indian Mujahideen (IM) which had orchestrated a series of blasts across the country and which, until then, had been a shadowy entity to the extent that even central agencies like the Intelligence Bureau and the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW) did not have much idea about them. 'He has played an important role in making the Mumbai Police control room tech savvy. He installed patrolling vehicles with new age technology that greatly helped in controlling street crimes,' said another police officer who has worked with Bharti.
Hindustan Times
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Deven Bharti appointed commissioner of police
Mumbai: The Maharashtra government on Wednesday appointed senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Deven Bharti, 56, as commissioner of police of Mumbai. The 1994 batch IPS officer took charge as the city's police chief in the evening from incumbent Vivek Phansalkar, who retired after 35 years of service. Bharti was joint commissioner of police (law and order) in Mumbai during Devendra Fadnavis' first stint as chief minister. He is considered close to Fadnavis and has been appointed as police commissioner by superseding seven officers. An officer of additional director general rank, he is due to retire in 2028. The police commissioner's post has traditionally been occupied by officers of director general rank. The post has been downgraded to accommodate Bharti and it will be upgraded in August when he is likely to be promoted to director general rank. A native of Darbhanga in Bihar, Bharti completed his early education in Jharkhand and his masters' from Delhi School of Economics. He has worked in Mumbai as deputy commissioner of police in zone seven and in the crime branch and as additional commissioner of crime branch and joint commissioner (law and order). He also served as Inspector General of Police (law and order) in Maharashtra and headed the Anti-Terrorism Squad. He was transferred as additional director general (state security corporation) during the Maharashtra Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government's tenure. Known for his investigative skills, Bharti has been a part of many high-profile cases, including the 26/11 attack in which 166 people were killed and the 2011 murder of journalist J Dey. He is credited with cracking down on homegrown terrorist outfit Indian Mujahideen, which was responsible for a string of bomb blasts in the country. He is also adept at tackling cyber and financial crimes. Bharti was serving as Mumbai police special commissioner prior to his elevation. The post was created by the first Mahayuti government in 2023, after its attempts to give him a posting faced opposition from some quarters. The home department had then cited examples of other states like Delhi which had special commissioners to hand him the post. The state has not yet decided if the special commissioner's post will be retained or scrapped, now that Bharti has been promoted as commissioner. Meanwhile, the police commissioners of Thane, Navi Mumbai and Mira-Bhayander-Vasai-Virar have completed their terms and could be transferred in the coming days. Two officers of additional director general rank are also slated to be promoted to director general rank. With inputs from PTI
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Mumbai gets a new police chief, de facto No.2 takes charge
Mumbai: Deven Bharti (56), an IPS officer of the 1994 batch who's held several key positions including a newly minted role as Special Commissioner of Police for the metropolis--which made him a de facto number two in the Mumbai hierarchy--took over as the city's police commissioner on Wednesday replacing Vivek Phansalkar . After taking charge, Bharti said "The govt has entrusted me with a great responsibility…I will give it my best to ensure that police services reach the last man. Wherever there is a gap, we will fill it — and we will do so with the help of technology." You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai To accommodate Bharti as commissioner, the govt has downgraded the post of commissioner to the rank of additional DGP. Earlier the post was upgraded to DGP rank with officers such as Datta Padsalgikar, Subodh Jaiswal, Parambir Singh, Hemant Nagrale and Sanjay Pandey occupying it. Bharti superseded 11 IPS officers who are senior to him. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Deven Bharti, who took charge on Wednesday as Mumbai Police commissioner after taking over from incumbent Vivek Phansalkar, told mediapersons that he would build upon existing frameworks and policies. "I have been part of this force for a major part of my career, and I will continue the same policies. My priority will be to maintain law and order and reach out to every citizen." The newly appointed commissioner reiterated the department's commitment to inclusivity and modernization, underlining the importance of technological tools in closing systemic gaps in service delivery. Bharti, serving as Special Commissioner of Police—a post created in 2023 by the Mahayuti govt—is considered a confidante of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis , who is also the home minister. There is no clarity whether the post of special commissioner which he has been holding will continue. A native of Bihar, Bharti has had a long and influential career in Mumbai Police. He served as Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order)—one of the longest tenures in that role—and headed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad . He also held the key post of Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) and Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) at the state headquarters. Bharti handled supervision of a few important cases like the Sheena Bora murder, Indian Mujahideen bombings, Chhota Rajan aide Farid Tanasha's murder and journalist J Dey's assassination. He was also part of the 26/11 investigation headed by IPS officer Rakesh Maria. In the previous BJP-Shiv Sena govt led by Fadnavis, Bharti oversaw operations of over 90 police stations across Mumbai and was considered one of the most powerful officers in Maharashtra. However, under the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi regime, he was sidelined and reassigned to the Maharashtra State Security Corporation. An inquiry report by then Mumbai police chief Sanjay Pandey accused Bharti of nursing connections with criminals. However, the report, based on claims by a convicted criminal, was rejected by the subsequent Shinde-Fadnavis govt. Reacting to his appointment, Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the state govt picked its "ladla" (dear) officer as Mumbai police commissioner by ignoring the criterion of seniority and merit. "We had heard of ladla 'thekedar' (contractor), 'ladla' minister, but now we are seeing a 'ladla' officer", he told reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Deven Bharti, who took charge on Wednesday as Mumbai Police commissioner after taking over from incumbent Vivek Phansalkar, told mediapersons that he would build upon existing frameworks and policies. "I have been part of this force for a major part of my career, and I will continue the same policies. My priority will be to maintain law and order and reach out to every citizen." The newly appointed commissioner reiterated the department's commitment to inclusivity and modernization, underlining the importance of technological tools in closing systemic gaps in service delivery. Bharti, serving as Special Commissioner of Police—a post created in 2023 by the Mahayuti govt—is considered a confidante of chief minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is also the home minister. There is no clarity whether the post of special commissioner which he has been holding will continue. A native of Bihar, Bharti has had a long and influential career in Mumbai Police. He served as Joint Commissioner of Police (Law & Order)—one of the longest tenures in that role—and headed the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad. He also held the key post of Additional Commissioner of Police (Crime Branch) and Inspector General of Police (Law & Order) at the state headquarters. Bharti handled supervision of a few important cases like the Sheena Bora murder, Indian Mujahideen bombings, Chhota Rajan aide Farid Tanasha's murder and journalist J Dey's assassination. He was also part of the 26/11 investigation headed by IPS officer Rakesh Maria. In the previous BJP-Shiv Sena govt led by Fadnavis, Bharti oversaw operations of over 90 police stations across Mumbai and was considered one of the most powerful officers in Maharashtra. However, under the Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi regime, he was sidelined and reassigned to the Maharashtra State Security Corporation. An inquiry report by then Mumbai police chief Sanjay Pandey accused Bharti of nursing connections with criminals. However, the report, based on claims by a convicted criminal, was rejected by the subsequent Shinde-Fadnavis govt. Reacting to his appointment, Congress president Harshwardhan Sapkal alleged that the state govt picked its "ladla" (dear) officer as Mumbai police commissioner by ignoring the criterion of seniority and merit. "We had heard of ladla 'thekedar' (contractor), 'ladla' minister, but now we are seeing a 'ladla' officer", he told reporters in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar.
