Bomb blasts in Assam is work of depraved mind. Strongly condemn these heinous acts on hapless people. This blogger believes that going with elite culture of incompetence (very high on merit though) the chances of culprits being caught is very negligible. There will be discussions, allegations, counter allegations and finally praising the "bravery and resilience" of common people.
Ever wondered why investigating agencies don't have autonomous power?!!. Why they work under the politicians??!!. What has government to do with investigations; it is the job of professionals. Why the Investigation report has to go through government machinery and not directly to judiciary. What has been done to umpteen reports on police reforms? (this blogger recalls National Police Commission that was set up for the same but was disbanded in early 80s, the recommendations of NPC probably are in dustb
in). Why do investigating agencies mostly lack able manpower and latest technology (except maybe when Delhi or Mumbai is the target)?. It is not about creating new laws, there are enough laws, it is about empowering the investigative agencies. Two years back PM set up Police Act Drafting Committee (PADC) under Soli Sorabjee. The terms of reference of the PADC was drafting of a new Police Act to meet the challenge of the "growth and spread of insurgency/militancy/naxalism etc." Secondly, it must help bring an attitudinal change in the police including its working methodology to elicit cooperation of the community and to meet its expectations from the police in a modern, democratic society. Thirdly, it must provide for the use of scientific investigation methods to tackle "futuristic trends and organized crime including cyber crime and technological additions in the hands of criminals etc.". All great thoughts but what happened to these??. The general elections are near so I guess we can forget about.
Terrorism is a serious issue and thousands of common people are killed, maimed and live in fear. Instead of taking concrete steps to tackle these and using this opportunity to reform Police, the State is found to play politics and 'leaders' filling the sound bites for media (they it seems use these occasions for publicity). What a shame.
Ever wondered why investigating agencies don't have autonomous power?!!. Why they work under the politicians??!!. What has government to do with investigations; it is the job of professionals. Why the Investigation report has to go through government machinery and not directly to judiciary. What has been done to umpteen reports on police reforms? (this blogger recalls National Police Commission that was set up for the same but was disbanded in early 80s, the recommendations of NPC probably are in dustb
in). Why do investigating agencies mostly lack able manpower and latest technology (except maybe when Delhi or Mumbai is the target)?. It is not about creating new laws, there are enough laws, it is about empowering the investigative agencies. Two years back PM set up Police Act Drafting Committee (PADC) under Soli Sorabjee. The terms of reference of the PADC was drafting of a new Police Act to meet the challenge of the "growth and spread of insurgency/militancy/naxalism etc." Secondly, it must help bring an attitudinal change in the police including its working methodology to elicit cooperation of the community and to meet its expectations from the police in a modern, democratic society. Thirdly, it must provide for the use of scientific investigation methods to tackle "futuristic trends and organized crime including cyber crime and technological additions in the hands of criminals etc.". All great thoughts but what happened to these??. The general elections are near so I guess we can forget about.Terrorism is a serious issue and thousands of common people are killed, maimed and live in fear. Instead of taking concrete steps to tackle these and using this opportunity to reform Police, the State is found to play politics and 'leaders' filling the sound bites for media (they it seems use these occasions for publicity). What a shame.
