large-scale police deployment for Mela could slowdown work

Following deployment of forces in Kanwar Mela, in Haridwar, the police station officers in various parts of State are worried. More than 50 per cent of total strength of policemen at police stations have been deployed in Kanwar Mela duty.Works related to investigation of registered cases in the various police stations in Dehradun and other parts of the State are being adversely affected due to such huge-scale deployment. 

Dalanwala Police Station in-charge inspector Anil Kumar Joshi said that around 55 per cent forces of the police station has been deputed on Kanwar Mela duty. Remaining 45 per cent policemen are being deputed for VIP duties, night patrolling and in the college areas- deemed  sensitive because of forthcoming students union election- investigation on registered cases and the like.

Vasant Vihar Police Station in-charge Om Veer Singh Rawat said that just 10 to 15 out of 60 police personnel remain deputed in the police station, resulting in routine policing being affected.Rajpur Police Station officer said that only three sub-inspectors remain deputed in Rajpur Police Station out of which two sub-inspectors have been deputed at two police post resulting in routine policing being affected. Aggrieved persons are approaching the police station for the redressal of their concerns on daily basis.

Due to shortage of police personnel in the police station, complaints received are pending. Remaining policemen are being deputed for duties like VIP duties, night patrolling, investigation and others. Due to the shortage of police in the police stations, those posted in the police stations are working additional hours to complete routine and essential tasks.