The Delhi Commissioner of Police, Amulya Patnaik, on Tuesday inaugurated the new building of Greater Kailash police station and residential complex for police personnel in South Delhi.
Speaking on the occasion, the CP called it a milestone, as the dream came true after steadfast efforts for having our own complex comprising police station and staff quarters in the important area of Delhi.
CP appreciated the efforts of South District Police and Police Head Quarters for completing the project well in time. He expected that all the officers will perform their duties in professional, friendly and empathetic manner living up to the expectations of residents. He also commended the efforts of on ground staff of Delhi Police, which perform their duties even in inclement weathers.
According to Anil Mittal, Additional Public Relation Officer (APRO), Delhi Police, all the modern facilities and amenities both for better police-public interface and welfare of staff have been made available in the building with special focus on quality control.
"The construction of the building has cost Rs. 32 Crore, which was within the allocated budget. The building is five-storied, including basement and consists of 72 rooms, all equipped with modern facilities and basic amenities in consonance with the norms of Bureau of Police Research & Development (BPR&D) for Modern Police Stations," said Mittal.
"Public Facilitation Desk, Children Room and disabled-friendly passages have been made available in the building for better interface with the public. Besides, facilities like gym, mess, fire safety system, CCTV facility, Conference Room and well equipped barracks have been provided in the police Station building for welfare of the staff. There are total of 28 quarters in the residential complex, out of which 10 are type- V for the officers of the rank of Additional DCP and above, 10 are type-III and 8 are type-II for the officers of the rank up to Inspector," said Mittal.