Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi on Sunday said that they will soon launch an online portal for registering First Information Reports (FIRs) for crimes such as theft and forgery. “A special initiative has been taken through which people will be able to file FIRs for crimes such as theft and forgery sitting at home, through the police website. The facility will be launched February 18-19,” he added.
Addressing men and officers of Delhi Police on its 67th Raising Day (Delhi Police came into existence on February 16, 1948 when WD Mehra took over as the first Inspector General of Police), the Delhi Police Chief said, “Our main focus was to find a solution for the large number of cases that went unregistered. But this year, within a period of 45 days, we have recorded a 111 percent rise in registration of cases,” he added. Talking about the steps taken by Delhi Police to ensure the safety of people from the North-East in the Capital, CP Bassi pointed at the recently launched anti-racism helpline and a special cell had been set up to deal with matters involving foreigners. “A vigilance helpline has also been introduced for lodging of complaints against corrupt officials,” CP Bassi said.
The Police Commissioner also used the opportunity to thank Delhi lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung for his “complete support for and cooperation” with Delhi Police. later, the chief guest inaugurated exhibition of the Police Families Welfare Association and showed keen interest in displayed products. Sunira Bassi, President of Delhi Police Family Welfare Society, briefed the Chief Guest about the activities being undertaken by the society. Dr Sushi Singh and Geeta Pathak were also present on the occasion
Union Minister of State for Home, RPN who took the salute during the parade said “There is a need to send out a message of harmony in society to avoid a repeat of the ‘very saddening incident’ in which a youth from the northeast died after being assaulted in the Capital”. At the function, Singh also gave away medals to police personnel for meritorious service.
Addressing Delhi Police personnel after taking the salute, Singh said Delhi belonged to all Indians and nobody should feel unsafe here. “Delhi Police is one of the best forces in the country, but there is more we need to achieve,” Singh added.
Singh also said that a situation where the common man feels no hesitation or fear in contacting police would be ideal,” while adding that it is sad that women feel unsafe in the city. Talking about the issue of corruption, Singh said that a zero tolerance approach needs to be adopted by all if graft was to be erased. “Corruption has become a disease in our country which must be eradicated,” he added. President Police Medal for distinguished service was given to Sanjay Baniwal, Jt CP (Eastern Range), RS Krishnia, Jt CP (Northern Range), Ashok Kumar Singh, Jt CP (P&I), Ashok Chand, Additional CP, and Asha Thakur, (retired) ACP.