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Indian Express
a day ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
From patrol surge to anti-corruption push, here are 4 changes Delhi police chief S B K Singh wants to bring about
Increased police visibility, curb on corruption, better response at police stations, and an audit of cases registered in the last five years: these are the four areas that Delhi Police Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh has asked senior police officials to work on. A day after assuming additional charge as the Delhi police chief last week, Singh interacted with the special commissioners of police (CPs) of northern and southern zones, joint commissioners of police and deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) and discussed several strategies for curbing corruption and increasing police visibility. The meeting held at the Delhi Police headquarters lasted for around two hours. Here are the four directions issued by Singh to all 15 district DCPs: 1. Increased police visibility Delhi Police Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh has asked the DCPs to ensure foot patrolling as the top-most policing priority. Maximum police officials should be on foot patrolling from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm every day without exception, he said. 'SHOs [Station House Officers] should choose one beat of their police station area daily and do foot patrolling along with the division and beat staff. District DCPs should also visit at least one beat area of a police station and perform with staff,' a senior police officer said, citing Singh's directions. In his directions, Singh also said that while on rounds, the concerned district DCPs should interact with the division staff and beat staff, and question them about crimes as well as criminals and history sheeters. 'Whenever a beat officer is assessed to be vigilant and aware, he should be rewarded forthwith, and if he does not give a proper reply, he should be given a spot warning,' he reportedly said. 2. Curb on corruption To curb corruption, there is a need to adopt both institutional mechanisms and non-institutional mechanisms, Singh said. 'Institutional mechanism would imply that ACPs of a sub-division should prepare a list of all the investigation officers (IOs) of their concerned sub-divisions and call two-three IOs daily and discuss complaints, inquests, progress of cases and issue written directions to them,' he reportedly said. Fixing the onus on senior officers, Singh said the joint CPs concerned should call the ACPs once a month and take stock of the exercise and submit visit observation notes about the quality of 'instruction sheets'. In a non-institutional mechanism, the police station staff should be divided into three parts. The SHO and his colleague inspectors, ATO and investigation, should be made responsible for each part. 'Each inspector should closely supervise the staff under his (SHO) command. If any police personnel is found involved in corruption, the concerned inspector and sub-inspectors should also be punished 'for not keeping proper watch' and supervision on the lower subordinate staff under their responsibility,' the directives stated. District DCPs should have a list of all three teams and should meet them periodically and listen to their grievances, Singh said. 'They (district DCPs) should also organise lunch/dinner with the staff of police stations on weekends for positive interactions with the lower-level staff and to create a bonhomie atmosphere,' as per the directives. 3. Better response at police stations Saying that Delhi Police has to improve the response and responsiveness at the police station access level, Singh issued directives saying trained and smart sub-inspectors, head constables and constables should be selected for public facilitation desks. 'Two police personnel, one male and one female, should be trained in handling cyber-related complaints and should also be deployed at public facilitation desks,' his directives said. 4. Audit of cases An audit of cases registered during the last five years will be carried out to see how many cases were registered and how many were charge-sheeted. 'Secondly, how many untraced and cancelled cases have been sent to the courts for acceptance. A certificate to the effect should be obtained from the SHOs, and this audit should be completed by August 31,' Singh's directive said.
The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Shashi Bhushan Singh takes charge as Delhi Police chief
NEW DELHI Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh, a decorated IPS officer, took charge as the 25th Commissioner of Delhi Police on Thursday, succeeding Sanjay Arora. Mr. Singh, a 1988-batch IPS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, will continue to serve as the Director General of Home Guards. He is set to retire in February 2026. At Delhi Police, Mr. Singh has served as Additional Commissioner of Police (Karol Bagh), Additional District Commissioner of Police (South), and DCP (North East) and (Central). He also led the Economic Offences Wing and served as the Joint Commissioner and the Special Commissioner of Police across domains like intelligence, law and order, crime, security, and technology. Supervised 89 probes The officer introduced public facilitation desks at police stations, supervised investigations across 89 stations, and led security operations during the 2015 Republic Day celebrations attended by then U.S. President Barack Obama, and the India-Africa Forum Summit attended by 54 heads of states. Tech reforms As the Director General of Police in Mizoram, Mr. Singh launched the State's first all-woman police station, a tourist police unit, and a safety app. He digitised enforcement with e-challaning and expanded Mizoram Police's digital footprint. In Arunachal Pradesh, he introduced the Arunachal Suraksha app, launched an online complaint portal, and implemented large-scale personnel promotions. In Delhi, he helped create the 'Lost Report' mobile app and a web-based Police Clearance Certificate system. His work also includes over seven years with the Cabinet Secretariat (Research and Analysis Wing), including both domestic and overseas assignments. Recipient of awards Mr. Singh is a recipient of the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, the Police Medal for Meritorious Service, and a Silver Medal for National e-Governance.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
SBK Singh is new Delhi top cop; Arora bids force adieu
Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh, a 1988-batch officer from the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territories (AGMUT) cadre, will take over as the new commissioner of Delhi Police on Friday, a Union home ministry order said on Thursday. Shashi Bhushan Kumar Singh, the newly appointed Delhi Police Commissioner, at Delhi Police Headquarters on Thursday. (Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo) The official notification confirming Singh's appointment, stated that he will assume charge from August 1, 2025, until further orders. Singh, who is currently serving as the director general of Home Guards in Delhi, will succeed Sanjay Arora, who retired from service on Thursday after leading the force since August 1, 2022. On Thursday afternoon, Singh arrived at the Delhi Police headquarters where he met Arora and completed necessary procedural formalities, including receiving the ceremonial baton from his predecessor. Later in the evening, a ceremonial farewell was held at the New Police Lines in Kingsway Camp to mark Arora's retirement. In keeping with tradition, police personnel symbolically pulled the outgoing commissioner's car during his departure. An alumnus of Sainik School Tilaiya in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, and St Stephen's College in Delhi, Singh is known for his extensive experience in policing, internal security, and public administration. During his tenure, he has held several important assignments across the national capital and Union territories. As DG of Home Guards, Singh implemented key reforms including a GPS-enabled online attendance system, ₹50 lakh insurance coverage for volunteers, new vehicle fleets, accessible infrastructure, and modernised recruitment systems. His initiatives are credited with improving both operational efficiency and the morale of the civic force. Singh previously held multiple high-impact positions within the Delhi Police. As special commissioner of police (technology & projects), he advanced the 'Safe City Project', introduced QR-code-based visitor feedback systems in police stations, and signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Delhi. In his capacity as special commissioner of police (security), Singh led the security detail for then-US President Barack Obama during his visit to India for the 2015 Republic Day celebrations. In 2016, while serving as special CP (law & order-north), he handled over 600 protests and public demonstrations without any reported communal incidents. Earlier in his career, Singh served as inspector general of police (IGP) in Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh, where he played a significant role in counter-insurgency operations. As deputy inspector general (DIG) in Puducherry, he led coastal security reforms in the aftermath of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Singh also served a seven-year deputation with the Cabinet Secretariat (R&AW), where his contributions to national security remain classified but are acknowledged in internal security circles. Decorated with the President's Police Medal for Distinguished Service (2012) and Meritorious Service (2004), Singh also received a silver medal for his 'Lost Report App' and a commendation from the Union ministry of external affairs for passport verification reforms. Singh becomes the third AGMUT-cadre officer to be given additional charge of the Delhi Police commissioner post, following SN Srivastava (1985 batch) and Balaji Srivastava (1988 batch). His appointment comes at a time when Delhi faces several security challenges, including heightened surveillance in the run-up to Independence Day, the need to curb gang-related violence, and the growing threat of cybercrime. Officials expect his background in both operational policing and strategic planning to ensure continuity in leadership and effective law enforcement during this period. 'Can't thank the force enough' Outgoing commissioner Sanjay Arora, a 1988-batch IPS officer from the Tamil Nadu cadre, was given a formal farewell on Thursday. Arora was the third non-AGMUT officer to head the force, following Ajay Raj Sharma from the Uttar Pradesh cadre and Rakesh Asthana from Gujarat. Prior to his appointment as commissioner, Arora served as DG of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). Known for his calm leadership style and operational expertise, Arora is credited with expanding community policing efforts and pushing modernisation initiatives within the Delhi Police during his tenure. At his farewell parade in Kingsway Camp, Arora addressed the police personnel, reflecting on his nearly four-decade-long career. 'While I was taking the salute during the parade, I could see my 37-year-long career before my eyes. If I had to sum it up in a sentence, I would say that whatever I have received, whatever I have achieved, is all because of people like you. I can't thank the force enough,' he said. Arora recounted his early days in the force, when he first learned street policing, how to prevent crime, court proceedings, and leadership. He also reflected on his tenure in central armed police forces including the ITBP, SSB, BSF, and CRPF. 'I worked in thick jungles and icy mountains. Many of my friends sacrificed their lives in these terrains. It is the force that took the bullet in every encounter,' he said. During his remarks, Arora expressed gratitude for the support shown to his family. 'My children were brought up with your blessings. Wherever I lived, you took care of my family.' He noted that while he had experienced numerous transfers in the past, retirement was different. 'Today, I'm not being transferred for another posting, but retiring,' he said. He also addressed a common perception comparing police forces in different regions. 'Some people believe southern state police are more professional. But after spending three years here, I can say there is no basis to that claim. Delhi Police is a superior force. Your performance during G20, elections, and other major events showed your professionalism and discipline.'
