To curb suicides, Delhi Police asks districts to send list of cops in need of special attention

New Delhi: Concern over the suicides of their staff, a department of Delhi Police has written to all districts and units asking them to submit the list of the police personnel who needs medical care and special attention.

The city police said that they have taken different measures for the welfare of their staff. Police sources told Millennium Post that a letter was written from the office of the Special Commissioner of Police Welfare and Estate Oversight to all the districts, units including Principal PTC with the subject regarding psychological disorders of police personnel in Delhi Police.

"It has been noticed that a considerable number of police personnel posted in different districts and units of Delhi Police are facing psychological disorders which restrict them from active police duties as well as developing the tendency of committing suicide," sources said quoting the letter.

Recently two cases of suicides of police personnel have come to notice in which they had been facing some psychological problems.

They further added that it is directed that a list of police personnel posted under your control having psychological disorders, who need medical care and special attention, be provided to this office within a week. This has the approval of Special CP/Welfare and Estate Oversight.

The data accessed by Millennium Post revealed that in the year 2017 more than 10 suicides were reported whereas last year as many nine police personnel took the extreme step.

According to police, they took various initiatives including yoga to ease out the stress of the police personnel.

A press statement of city police said that at the grass root level, yoga for the personnel shall not only improve productivity but also keep them mentally and physically fit.

In the year 2018, yoga cell of Delhi Police conducted 122 camps in which 2,155 personnel participated.

Another major initiative is Sampark Sabha, where senior police officers interact with the different ranks to gather information on field-oriented issues being faced by the lower functionary. By holding Sampark Sabha the grievances of police personnel can be addressed and further action can be initiated.

"We also conduct health awareness camps for the police personnel," police said.

In a bid to motivate police personnel, the city police always reward cops for their bravery.