DCW threatens action as Police refuses to divulge crime data

With Delhi Police again denying it information on crime against women, Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Monday lashed out, saying it is not “powerless” and will proceed as per the powers of a civil court.

DCW chairperson Swati Maliwal said that the DCP Legal Cell of Delhi Police appeared before the Commission on Monday and has submitted a reply wherein Delhi Police has again refused to submit information on crime against women to the Commission despite nearly half a dozen letters and notices.

The DCW and Delhi Police have crossed swords over the issue with Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Monday saying that individuals and bodies should act within their jurisdiction while Maliwal pulled up the force, saying its stand is “unbecoming”.

The DCW, last Tuesday, had summoned Bassi to appear before it on Monday for producing the required records and statistics and also explain the “unreasonable” delay in sharing the data.