Realising that Special Task Force (STF) Uttarakhand has been facing staff crunch, the senior police officers have sent a proposal to the State Government seeking creation of over 50 posts comprising inspectors, sub-inspectors, constables and others.
State DGP BS Sidhu said on Friday that a proposal has been sent to the State Government, seeking approval on creation of 53 posts of two deputy SPs, five inspectors, 15 sub-inspectors, some constables and others.
SSP STF P Renuka Devi said that currently, STF is equipped with 31 police officers and personnel comprising three sub-inspectors, 15 constables and others like drivers, accountants and stenographers.
Another police officer said that the Special Task Force has been established to control the exponentially increasing crime rates, extortion and other illegal activities. An integral part of Uttarakhand Police, Special Task Force has proved to be successful in capturing criminals and controlling crimes in the State, he claimed.
Giving details of the areas of its operation, he said the team works on collection of intelligence about mafia gangs, preparation of action plan and its execution against disruptive elements, action against listed gangs in coordination with district police, effective action against gang of dacoits, especially inter district gangs and the like.
The Special Task Force works as teams with each team headed by either an additional SP or deputy SP. The SSP is in-charge of all the operations conducted by the Special Task Force. Special Task Force has a pan-Uttarakhand jurisdiction. Its teams also operate outside the State, with assistance of the respective State police.
Special Task Force relies extensively upon human intelligence, technology and sophisticated tactics to achieve its objectives, it is learnt.