‘Issue show-cause notices to senior officers’: How Delhi Police chief S B K Singh aims to curb corruption in the ranks

Till August 10 this year, 12 Delhi Police personnel have been arrested under the Prevention of Corruption Act. Last year, the number of such arrests was eight.

Independence DayDelhi Police Commissioner, S B K Singh. (File photo)

To fix accountability among senior Delhi Police officers in cases where their subordinates are found involved in corruption cases, Delhi Police Commissioner S B K Singh has told all special commissioners of police (CPs) that show-cause notices should be issued to concerned district deputy commissioners of police (DCPs) and assistant commissioners of police (ACPs) for failing to supervise their staff.

In a meeting held at Delhi Police headquarters on August 6, Singh reiterated that there was “zero tolerance” for corruption. “Singh told all the Special CPs that show-cause notices should be issued to concerned ACP (sub-division) and district DCPs for not keeping proper supervision of their staff. An adverse entry in this regard should also be made in the annual performance appraisal report of concerned ACP (sub-division),” a senior police officer said.

Till August 10 this year, 16 FIRS have been registered and 15 Delhi Police personnel have been arrested by the vigilance branch under sections of the Prevention of Corruption Act. Last year, the number of such arrests was eight.

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The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested five police personnel. “Last week, the CBI had arrested a sub-inspector from North Rohini police station for allegedly demanding Rs 40,000 from a man for not arresting his cousin and helping him to get anticipatory bail. Later, Singh directed to suspend the concerned SHO [station house officer] for lack of supervision,” the officer said.

On August 1, a day after assuming additional charge as the Delhi Police chief, Singh had interacted with senior police officers and discussed several strategies for curbing corruption in the force and increasing police visibility. Increased police visibility, curb on corruption, better response at police stations, and an audit of cases registered in the last five years were the four areas that he wanted senior police officials to work on.

Mahender Singh Manral

Mahender Singh Manral is an Assistant Editor with the national bureau of The Indian Express. He is known for his impactful and breaking stories. He covers the Ministry of Home Affairs, Investigative Agencies, National Investigative Agency, Central Bureau of Investigation, Law Enforcement Agencies, Paramilitary Forces, and internal security. Prior to this, Manral had extensively reported on city-based crime stories along with that he also covered the anti-corruption branch of the Delhi government for a decade. He is known for his knack for News and a detailed understanding of stories. He also worked with Mail Today as a senior correspondent for eleven months. He has also worked with The Pioneer for two years where he was exclusively covering crime beat. During his initial days of the career he also worked with The Statesman newspaper in the national capital, where he was entrusted with beats like crime, education, and the Delhi Jal Board. A graduate in Mass Communication, Manral is always in search of stories that impact lives. ... Read More

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