more-inCHENNAIDirector General of Police T.K Rajendran has written to senior police officers across Tamil Nadu seeking to know why there was an increase in the number of police personnel deserting the force. Citing queries raised by Justice N. Kirubakaran, who took note of media reports and sought details of the orderly system in the State, the DGP wrote to senior police officers, including all ADGPs, Police Commissioners and Superintendents of Police, calling for details of vehicles at the disposal of senior police officers and their family members. Explanation soughtPolice officers were told to explain whether police personnel were employed for ‘orderly work’ under different nomenclatures such as ‘other duty’. On March 27, the DGP, represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police, informed the court that the practice of deploying police constables as orderlies in the residences of police officers which was abolished in 1979 did not exist at present. Not convinced with the reply, Justice Kirubakaran sought more details and posted the matter to April 23.

Source: The Hindu March 29, 2018 19:30 UTC