Heavy duty: Lack of transport,facilities for cops on Games job

While there are regular police buses and a dedicated city bus from the venue to places like Badashpur or the city bus stand,it does not help matters as many have to either report very early or stay on till 4 pm.

“The city bus service starts at 9 am and does four rounds till 3 pm. Our duty hours,however,are from 5 am to 3.30 pm. As a result,we have to look for alternative modes of transport,” said a Haryana police jawan posted in the neighbouring district.

Another colleague,who was also looking for a lift outside the Kadarpur camp around 4 pm,added that no arrangements had been made for meals either. “We cannot be expected to survive the entire day on snacks.”

Toilets had not been set up either,and consequently,policemen posted on Games duty were seen scampering into the nearby fields to answer nature’s call. Gurgaon Police Commissioner S S Deswal,however,clarified that lodging arrangements are available the jawans on duty,as well as a mess for at the Bhondsi campus.