The officers of flying squad if find that model code of conduct is being violated that they could initiate action on their own, stated Raipur Collector Siddhartha Komal Singh Pardeshi during a meeting of flying squad officials here on Sunday. He also directed to ensure that model code of conduct is followed strictly.
The district collector asked flying squad members to keep up to date information about model code of conduct and present report every day about works done. Superintendent of Police Raipur OP Pal, Additional Collector MD Kanware and ADM Ramesh Sharma along with other senior officers were present in the meeting.
The Collector further said to ensure following of motor vehicle act and take action on vehicle which violate rules related to use of siren, symbols of political parties, banner etc. “Take action on vehicle having political photographs,” he said. The collector made it clear that sirens would be used only in vehicles of officers deployed in maintaining law and order.
He informed that in every constituency three flying squads and at police station level 28 permanent vigilance teams have been formed. The magistrate has been notified as members of flying squad and therefore the officers should work promptly. “If anyone is found violating model code of conduct and the flying squad makes any seizure then they should not forget to take receipt of the same. Police officers must keep in mind that no accident happens in this festive season,” the collector maintained.
The collector further said that Section 144 has been clamped in the district and ban has been placed on carrying of fire arms. He also directed to get submitted all license weapons in nearest police station by October 11. “All the licenses of fire arms have been suspended from October 4 till December 15. In case of breach of model code of conduct CEO Janpad Panchayat would be empowered to take action.
SP OP Pal said that officer of flying squad while on starting of work and coming returning will inform the control room. No DJ or loud speakers are allowed after 10 pm, SP told officers.