Lt. Governor, Delhi Sh. Anil Baijal chairs law & order meeting. Reviews action taken/strategy to prevent non-heinous crime like snatching, pick-pocketing, etc.

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08-03-2018

 Lt. Governor, Delhi Sh. Anil Baijal chairs law & order meeting. Reviews action taken/strategy to prevent non-heinous crime like snatching, pick-pocketing, etc.

  • Increase visibility of police personnel on roads and have targeted patrolling : LG
  • Facility of reporting of all non-heinous crimes must be online, as far as possible : LG
  • Explore the possibility of having Himmat Plus App of Delhi Police as a mandatory licensing condition of TSR/Taxi : LG to Transport Department

Lt. Governor, Delhi Sh. Anil Baijal reviewed action taken/strategy to prevent non-heinous crimes like snatching, pick-pocketing, etc. in the law and order review meeting today at Raj Niwas. The meeting was attended by Pr. Secretary (Home), GNCTD, Commissioner of Police, Delhi, Spl. CPs, Jt. CPs of Delhi Police, and Commissioner (Transport), GNCTD.

Delhi Police made a detailed presentation in this regard. Hon’ble Lt. Governor was informed about the present status and current trends of non-heinous crimes such as snatching, picks pocketing, MV Theft etc. in Delhi.

Delhi Police apprised Lt. Governor about their strategy to control non-heinous crimes which focuses on identification of crime hot spots, crackdown on criminals, focus on beat policing, high visibility professionalism, enhancing community participation etc.

Hon’ble Lt. Governor was also informed about multi-pronged approach of Delhi Police to effectively check non-heinous crimes including steps such as installation of CCTVs in buses and at public places; improvement of last mile connectivity from Metro Stations; initiating programmes for awareness and education; suitable action for lighting identified darks stretches etc.

Hon’ble Lt. Governor asked Delhi Police to conduct an objective analysis of the causes and effects of any increase in incidences of non-heinous crimes in particular localities so that an effective strategy could be evolved to check them promptly.

Hon’ble Lt. Governor also directed Delhi Police to increase visibility of police personnel on roads and have targeted patrolling, particularly in the identified crime hotspots.

Hon’ble Lt. Governor also advised to explore facilitating online registration of all non-heinous crimes aa far as possible. This would not only facilitate speedy registration but also make it easier for Delhi Police to examine and analyse various facets of these crimes.

Finally, Hon’ble Lt. Governor asked the Transport Department to explore the possibility of having Himmat Plus App of Delhi Police as a mandatory licensing condition of TSR/Taxi as this would bring in much-needed synergy in the efforts to promote women safety.

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