1,400 complaints against policemen in just two months

About 1,400 complaints have been filed against Delhi Police personnel in the first two months of this year. The complaints have been substantiated in 59 cases after which action was taken against 62 personnel. About 500 of the complaints were not substantiated and 837 complaints are pending.

The most number of complaints were received against police personnel posted with north-east district. Data reveals that 310 complaints were received followed by 251 complaints against staff of south district and 216 against staff of east district.

The least number of complaints were made against staff of outer district. Only 12 complaints were filed. However, on Saturday, four police personnel, including three women constables, were suspended on allegations of brutality on two Dalit women at outer Delhi’s Rohini South police station. In their complaint, the women had stated that the police personnel abused them and made offensive and derogatory remarks.

Remarkably, no complaint was received against Railways, Metro and Crime Branch. Police substantiated 36 complaints against staff of north-east district and action was taken against 38 personnel. In January, a constable was also suspended for allegedly denying to pay for food at an eatery and roughing up its owner.

Last year, police had suspended 563 personnel in 727 departmental enquiries and 538 Vigilance enquiries. Cases under Prevention of Corruption Act were also registered against 44 personnel and two Delhi Home Guards.

Allegations were proved in 53 of the Vigilance enquiries. Those found guilty were three assistant commissioners of police, including a retired officer, 18 inspectors, 24 sub-inspectors, seven assistant sub-inspectors, 17 head constables and 30 head constables.
Police have been using modern technology to enable people to complain against corruption or harassment by police on toll free number 1064. Public has also been given the facility to send audio or video clips at a well publicised number 9910641064.

Every call or message that is received on these numbers is attended and cases under Prevention of Corruption Act are registered after due assessment of the evidence furnished.