MHA issues strict orders to Delhi police over attacks on NE Indians
4 Feb 2014 5:50 AM IST
The Centre on Monday directed Delhi police to adopt a zero-tolerance approach in cases of attacks on people from northeast and asked it to strictly follow the guidelines in providing security to those hailing from the region.
At a high-level meeting, the Home Ministry directed Delhi police to immediately register cases of atrocities on people of northeastern region of the country, launch probe upon receiving complaints and book the guilty. Delhi Police was also asked to sensitise all police stations about the people of northeastern region living in their respective jurisdiction and resolve their grievances.
The Home Ministry reminded the city police about the four-page detailed guidelines it issued last year and asked it strictly adhere to them. According to the guidelines, issued to all state chief secretaries and DGPs and Delhi police commissioner, the police forces were asked to increase visible security at places where the people of northeast study, work or reside, maintain utmost vigil in communal and hyper sensitive areas without giving any room for spreading of rumours inciting communal passion.
At a high-level meeting, the Home Ministry directed Delhi police to immediately register cases of atrocities on people of northeastern region of the country, launch probe upon receiving complaints and book the guilty. Delhi Police was also asked to sensitise all police stations about the people of northeastern region living in their respective jurisdiction and resolve their grievances.
The Home Ministry reminded the city police about the four-page detailed guidelines it issued last year and asked it strictly adhere to them. According to the guidelines, issued to all state chief secretaries and DGPs and Delhi police commissioner, the police forces were asked to increase visible security at places where the people of northeast study, work or reside, maintain utmost vigil in communal and hyper sensitive areas without giving any room for spreading of rumours inciting communal passion.
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