Delhi Police is among finest police forces not just of India, but world : Shah

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New Delhi  : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 16, 2020, presided over the 73^rd Raising Day Parade of Delhi Police. Also present on the occasion were the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi Anil Baijal and ieutenant Governor of Puducherry Kiran Bedi.  Shah also presented medals to Delhi Police Officers for their meritorious service on the occasion.

Speaking on the occasion, Shah asserted that Delhi Police’s contribution through the years has ensured its place as one of the finest police forces of not just India, but the world. He added that the legacy of Sardar Patel, who founded Delhi Police, has been held steadfast by Delhi Police on several occasions. He noted that in the last 73 years, Delhi Police’s skill, steadfastness and superior policing has ensured the successful organisation of several events of national and international importance in the capital city, which is a testament to their efficacy and efficiency. He noted the vast scope of responsibility of Delhi Police, which includes Parliament House, Rashtrapati Bhawan, Prime Minister’s residence, and the borders of three adjacent states, among other duties.

Shah said that PM Modi has said that police exists to ensure a secure society, hence it is not correct to only criticise or target the police for perceived lapses. We must seek to understand the contribution of police in ensuring peace and security in the country without any bias.

Shah added that while constructive criticism of police is always welcome, we must never forget that after independence, more than 35,000 police personnel have laid down their lives in the line of duty. Be it our borders or our cities, it is the police that provides us protection. He urged all citizens to visit the National Police Memorial and pay their respects to the police personnel martyred over the years. Shah remembered the 30 Delhi Police personnel who have laid down their lives in the line of duty since 1991. He also paid homage to the five members of Delhi Police who were martyred during the Parliament attack and Inspector Mohan Chand Sharma who lost his life battling terrorists, according to a PIB release.

Noting the cutting-edge role of Delhi Police in combating cybercrime, Shah said that under the aegis of Delhi Police, a National Cyber Forensic Lab, a Cyber Crime Unit, and an Indian Cyber Coordination Centre have been established. He added that Delhi Police’s expertise and experience in the matter establishes it as a nodal agency for all the states in the subject of cybercrime.

Shah added that under the Delhi Safe City Project, the Union Government has sanctioned Rs 857 crore for the safety and security of the capital city. He also said that 10,000 CCTV cameras have been set up in the area covered by 165 police stations. He said that the Ministry of Home Affairs has sanctioned 9,300 CCTV cameras to ensure safety of women in the capital city.

Speaking on the issue of Police welfare with a special focus on police residences, Shah said that the Union Government has sanctioned Rs 137 crore for police housing in Narela and Rs 88 Crore have been sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs over and above this amount. He added that Delhi Police itself is constructing more than 700 residences for its personnel.