Top cop takes stock of street crime ahead of festive season

New Delhi: Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik has asked senior officers to crack down on street crime, especially in cases where firearms are involved.

The top cop also sought information on the ten agenda points discussed at a recently held crime review meeting, which includes stunt driving and shifting of discarded vehicle kept in police stations.

Patnaik asked senior officers, including those of ranks equivatlent to joint commissioner and deputy commissioner, regarding the security arrangement in all Delhi Police districts and units for the upcoming festival season,

He also sought a detailed report regarding the Aman Committee, which comprises police officials and community leaders and aims to promote harmony during all festivals.

Recently, videos of stunt driving went viral on social media, showing youth in motorcycles indulging in rash driving. "The top cop asked the officers their action against this and told them to curb such type of menace," added the source.

The Delhi Police chief has also been continuously focussing on cleanliness in and around the police establishments.

He also asked the DCPs about the action taken in their respective districts and units over shifting of discarded and seized vehicles parked from police stations to the centralised malkhanas.

Street crime, especially robbery and snatching involving firearms, was another agenda discussed at the meeting.

Recently, a cab driver was shot dead when he tried to foil a robbery in Anand Vihar area. Patnaik told the DCPs to take action against such violent crimes.

In this review meeting, the districts and units DCPs were also reminded to clear the backlog cases with the proper investigation.

The Commissioner also checked the status of pending cases in different districts and units.

Action taken in cases registered under the POCSO Act were also part of the meeting chaired by Patnaik.

In the earlier meeting, a standing order of Delhi Police had been discussed, which sets instructions for expeditious investigation of cases.

"Another reason behind the top cop's direction is to make sure that DCPs ensure that investigation is being properly conducted by investigation officers, and also monitored by assistant commissioners," sources added.

The move was recommended after it was found that there are several backlog cases with the city police.