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Shivraj Patil calls for pro-active approach to policing

— Photo: Mohammed Yousuf

THE BEST: Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil presenting the Prime Minister’s baton and the Home Ministry’s Revolver to the best-all-round IPS Probationer, Shashank Anand of the Haryana cadre, in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

HYDERABAD: Union Home Minister Shivraj Patil on Tuesday called upon IPS probationers to change the public perception that police were reactive instead of pro-active. Police stations, which formed the backbone of policing, deserved greater attention, he said.

Mr. Patil was addressing the 59th batch of IPS probationers after reviewing a passing out parade at the Sardar Valabhbhai Patel National Police Academy here. A record number of 18 women were part of the batch.

The need of the day was a pro-active approach to policing. The common man expected immediate and effective response when he approached a police station, he said.

Community policing

The traditional delivery mechanism of police and public services that comprised concerned citizens and officers alike needed a re-think in the new millennium. Police forces the world over were adopting community policing schemes for improving the quality at the local-level.

“We do need to go back to our roots to a time where there was no chasm between the police and the public.”

The operation of rule of law was the most important component of democracy. The weaker sections that comprise women, children, the aged, the poor, the less privileged and the challenged, needed the support of police more than others.

Best probationer

Shashank Anand, who belongs to the Haryana cadre, was declared overall best probationer. He received the Prime Minister’s baton and the Home Ministry’s Revolver.

Ruchi Srivastava (Madhya Pradesh cadre), the second best all-round probationer, won the Bhubanananda Misra Memorial trophy.

Earlier, director of the academy G.S. Rajagopal welcomed the gathering.

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