Delhi Police Chief orders personnel not to use complex Urdu or Persian words in FIR

Words like Rojnamcha, Saredast Surat, Majroob, and Mulaki were highlighted in the court.

On Tuesday, police commissioner Sanjay Arora issued an order saying the police followed the HC order and sent a list to all the DCPs and investigating units. The list had Persian and Urdu words commonly used by the personnel.

The order reads, “Despite issuing the above instructions, it is observed that the compliance with the above instructions is not satisfactory. Archaic Urdu/Persian words are still being used by the investigating officer while registering the FIR as well as while preparing the diary list and charge sheet etc. Compliance with this circular should be monitored by the supervisory officers not only at the police station level but also at the district level…Non-compliance with the above instructions will be viewed seriously, and appropriate disciplinary action will be taken.”

Police working at the police station and district level have been asked to ensure the maximum use of simpler words in FIRs. The order has been sent to all Special Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Additional Commissioners, Joint Commissioners, ACPs and Inspectors at Police Headquarters, and district units including IGI Airport, Railways, Special Cell etc.