Uttarakhand: CM Dhami raided the police station! The station house officer was found absent from duty, and the CM immediately took major action
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Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami conducted a surprise inspection of the Dalanwala police station in Dehradun on Friday. The station house officer of the Dalanwala police station was found absent from duty. CM Dhami immediately ordered his suspension.
The Chief Minister stated in strong terms that any level of negligence in sensitive responsibilities like law and order and public service is an unforgivable offense, and immediate and strict action will be taken in such cases. On Friday, after attending a meeting, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami unexpectedly arrived at the Dalanwala police station, where he conducted a thorough inspection of its entire functioning.
The Chief Minister’s surprise inspection caused a stir in the police department and revealed the actual state of affairs at the station. During the inspection, the Chief Minister spoke directly with several complainants at the police station and listened attentively to their problems.
He instructed the police personnel to register complaints not as a formality but as a responsibility, and to ensure their immediate, impartial, and effective resolution. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also visited the women’s help desk. CM Dhami spoke with the women complainants present there and inquired about their grievances. He emphasized the importance of sensitivity, confidentiality, and prompt action in matters related to women’s safety, warning of strict action against any laxity.
The CM conducted a detailed inspection of the FIR register, inquiring about the action taken on registered cases, the status of follow-up, and pending cases. He also inspected the duty register and attendance register, giving instructions to ensure accountability and responsibility among the personnel.
During the inspection, the Chief Minister expressed deep displeasure at the dirt and disarray in the police station’s lockup and instructed that proper cleanliness and arrangements be ensured immediately, in accordance with the standards. He said that the condition of the police station reflects the work culture of the government and administration. Furthermore, the CM reviewed the ongoing vehicle checking campaigns, verification drives, and crime control operations, giving clear instructions that no laxity would be tolerated in these campaigns.
CM Dhami also expressed serious dissatisfaction with the traffic management in the area and ordered a detailed investigation to fix responsibility. During the inspection, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami stated in no uncertain terms that every officer and employee associated with law and order is accountable to the public. Negligence, indiscipline, or insensitivity in public service will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
Improving the police system, ensuring transparency, and promoting accountability are our top priorities. The government will not hesitate to take the strictest possible action in the public interest. Following the Chief Minister’s instructions, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Dehradun immediately reached the police station, assessed the situation on the spot, and initiated necessary disciplinary action.
