Days after taking over as the Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh will visit the Delhi Police Headquarters on Monday. During his visit Singh will take stock of the law and order situation, particularly increasing cases of crime against women in the Capital. The maiden visit of the Home Minister also assumes significance in wake of the Intelligence inputs pertaining to terror strikes in Delhi and surrounding areas.
The Delhi Police Commissioner BS Bassi, Special Commissioner of Police (Administration) Alok Verma, Special Commissioner of Police (Crime) Taj Hassan and other senior officials of the Delhi police will be apprising the Home Minister regarding the security arrangements in the national Capital.
All Special Commissioners, Joint Commissioners, Additional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners and Additional Deputy Commissioners have been directed to be present in the meeting which will commence at 12 noon on Monday.
All police heads of the eleven districts in the Capital have been asked to prepare a detailed report of the crime rate, crime scenario and initiatives taken by them in their area.
“During the meeting, the Home Minister will be apprised about the work done by Delhi Police to make the city safer. A presentation will be given on steps taken by Delhi Police to avert terrorist attacks, the strength of the force, its capabilities, functioning of its departments, districts and basic policing, its requirements to modernise and increase efficiency,” a senior official said. Elaborate arrangements have been made pertaining to the Minister’s visit.
Security apparatus is in at the Police Headquarters. A detailed presentation will be shown to the Minister regarding the current law and order situation, crime rate, new initiatives and traffic issues.
Sensitive issues in relation to crime against women, North-East students and foreign tourist will also be among the keys issues which will be discussed. The rising crimes against North-East students in Delhi has been a matter of concern for the law enforcing agency in the Capital.
The police had faced severe criticism after the recent killing of Nido Tania. The ruling BJP had also promised to ensure safety of North-East people living in the Capital.