Arvind Kejriwal supplied “all attainable cooperation” to make sure the rule of regulation in Delhi. (file)
New Delhi:
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal immediately wrote to the Lieutenant Governor, calling for pressing consideration to “an alarming spurt” in critical crimes within the nationwide capital. Referring to official crime figures, he additionally took a swipe on the Ministry of Dwelling Affairs (MHA) and the Lieutenant Governor for failing to take preventive steps on crimes towards girls.
Pointing to 4 murders in Delhi within the final 24 hours, the Aam Aadmi Occasion chief appealed to the LG, Vinai Kumar Saxena, to provoke “pressing efficient steps to revive the arrogance in residents about the safety and security of their lives, since such critical crimes have shaken Delhi”.
Arvind Kejriwal supplied “all attainable cooperation” to make sure the rule of regulation in Delhi.
“It’s excessive time that these entrusted with the accountability of making certain the protection of lives of residents of Delhi shouldn’t be seen as failing again and again of their obligatory obligation,” he wrote.
Pointing to figures from the Nationwide Crime Data Bureau (NCRB) report which was made public final 12 months, Mr Kejriwal stated it ought to have served as an eye-opener for the Ministry of Dwelling Affairs (MHA) and the Lieutenant Governor, “each of whom are straight liable for upkeep of regulation and order right here, however sadly that didn’t occur”.
In keeping with this NCRB report information, out of the full crimes towards girls that came about in 19 metropolitan cities in India, Delhi alone accounted for 32.20 per cent of the full crimes.
“Given such alarming figures, pressing preventive steps on crimes towards girls had been required, however sadly, for the explanations greatest identified to the MHA and your good self, nothing modified on the bottom,” he additional wrote.
The Delhi Chief Minister claimed residents are being compelled to interact personal guards “in massive numbers” for the protection of lives and properties attributable to an absence of Delhi Police personnel within the area.
Efficient police patrolling significantly throughout night time hours and pressing engagement with the residents of Delhi on easy methods to enhance the regulation and order listed below are the “want of the hour”, the letter stated.
Arvind Kejriwal proposed a gathering between the LG and his cupboard colleagues for a significant dialogue on the problem.
He steered law enforcement officials could also be directed to carry joint conferences with elected MLAs, councillors, and RWAs to counsel higher methods of discount in crimes within the nationwide capital.
“Thana-level committees existed in Delhi until 2013 which offered a platform for lively and common engagement between police, individuals and elected representatives. These committees could also be revived,” he added.
