Rakesh Asthana reviews anti-terror measures, says 'public trust earned via investigation'

Delhi Commissioner of Police Rakesh Asthana held a Crime and COVID-19 review meeting on Saturday where he discussed anti-terror measures and general arrangements for festivals of Raksha Bandhan and Janmashtami. During meeting with officials, Delhi CP asserted that public trust is earned through evidence-based scientific investigation and professional follow up during trials to secure punishment for guilty. 

According to a statement issued by Delhi Police, police preparedness, law and order arrangements and implementation of COVID guidelines were discussed at meeting with special Commissioners of Police who joined conference at police hequarters' Vimarsh Conference Hall. All district units, Deputy Commissioners of Police, ditional Deputy Commissioners of Police, and Joint Commissioner of Police/Ranges attended meeting via video conferencing. Apart from reviewing security for festive season, Asthana also discussed police arrangements for DSGMC Elections scheduled on August 22 i.e Sunday.

Rakesh Asthana stresses on security of women

During meeting, Delhi CP stressed on strong preventive measures with respect to crimes against women. He also underlined importance of time-bound and scientific investigation of kidnapping/abduction and POCSO cases with methodical follow up of trials for convictions.

Furrmore, Asthana directed district police chiefs to mount surveillance on criminals, and said that a drive will be initiated to apprehend all absconding criminals. Criminals will be reviewed periodically and a thorough check will be kept on organised crime." A drive be initiated to apprehend all absconding criminals", directed Asthana.

When it comes to COVID-19 measures, Delhi Police was asked to take stock of ensuring COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour (CAB) in marketplaces. With third wave likely to hit national capital by next month, Rakesh Asthana also urged officials to furr sensitize and educate public, especially in view of upcoming festivals. For this, District Deputy Commissioners of Police have been asked to identify places to set up 'Public Facilitation Booth' in high footfall areas for convenience of citizens. 

(With Agency Inputs)