'Take necessary steps to curb mosquito breeding near police stations'
New Delhi: The Delhi Police has directed its districts and units to take necessary steps for curbing mosquito breeding near or in the premises of police stations in the city.
Sources told Millennium Post that few months ago, a senior police officer had performed night patrolling duty.
"The official sent his observation and suggestion report to police headquarters (PHQ)," sources said. The PHQ later told districts and units about the report.
The officer, in his report, stated that the situation/conditions aiding the breeding of the mosquitoes be checked. The accumulation of stagnant water near the police stations, around police offices, should be checked. The official also suggested mosquito repellent should be issued to all the staff deployed in night checking.
"For the monsoon season, raincoats should be provided to police staff so that they can perform their duties, especially picket duties at night, properly," sources said, quoting the contents of the report.
The senior police official, during patrolling duty, went to one of the police stations and found that the cleanliness inside the premises was excellent.
"In the observation, the official wrote that the staff of the police station takes a keen interest in cleanliness. We should constantly motivate good work," sources said.
Apart from cleanliness, observations were also made on the alertness of the
staff. Sources stated that the officer observed that PCR vans and the staff of the police stations were found alert and active wherever he visited any police personnel deployed on various duties.
"This is a very positive indication despite the facts that Delhi Police personnel are overburdened during day time," sources said quoting contents of the letter.
"The barricades should be placed strategically during the night with proper blinkers to ensure proper visibility and to avoid any injury to the motorist or common man. Reflector jackets should be worn by the night patrolling staff," sources further added.
