The new Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar has given a strict message against corruption as soon as he assumed office. In his first meeting with senior officials, he said that a policy of zero tolerance on corruption would be adopted and strict action would be taken against guilty policemen.
New Delhi [भारत]July 18 (ANI): Delhi Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar on Saturday gave a strong message against corruption during his first high-level meeting with senior officials. He stressed that the force must remain corruption-free and maintain its credibility among the public.
Zero tolerance on corruption
Addressing officers of the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) and above, the Commissioner said that it is of utmost importance to maintain a corruption-free Delhi Police. He clarified that a zero tolerance policy will be adopted towards corrupt practices within the force. According to sources, the commissioner warned that strict action would be taken against any police personnel found involved in corruption or facing credible complaints of corruption. He also stressed that the credibility, discipline and public trust of Delhi Police must be maintained at all costs, and directed the officers to ensure transparency, accountability and professional conduct while discharging their duties.
Anurag Kumar becomes the new Police Commissioner of Delhi
The comments came during the commissioner’s first major review meeting with senior officials after assuming charge. Earlier, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Friday appointed senior IPS officer Anurag Kumar as New Delhi Police Commissioner replacing Satish Golcha. According to an order issued by the Home Ministry on Friday, Kumar has been appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner “with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders”. The Home Ministry order reads, “With the approval of the competent authority, IPS Anurag Kumar of AGMUT cadre of 1994 batch is appointed as Delhi Police Commissioner with effect from the date of assumption of charge and until further orders.” However, the same order also mentions that the current Delhi Police chief, 1992-batch AGMUT cadre IPS officer Satish Golcha, has been directed to “report to the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi for next posting, upon assumption of charge by the new incumbent”.
Sonam Wangchuk’s health worsens, admitted to hospital
The change came a day after activist Sonam Wangchuk was taken to Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital. Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike for 20 consecutive days demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over nationwide examination irregularities, including the NEET paper leak controversy, was taken to the hospital on Saturday morning. According to sources, doctors at Safdarjung Hospital have found that Wangchuk is suffering from dehydration, low potassium and increased ketone levels, which can increase during fasting, but when increased significantly with dehydration, can pose a threat to kidney function and other metabolic complications. He is under strict medical observation in the hospital after a 20-day long fast. Hospital officials continue to advise the family to allow treatment to begin without any further delay. (ANI)
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