more-inThe Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the assistance of Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik on several aspects pertaining to formulation of a mechanism to deal with the issue of safety of women in the Capital. It said it wanted to know from Mr. Patnaik aspects related to shortage of manpower in the force. The court said it was of the opinion that for effective assistance in the proceedings, Mr. Patnaik be present before it on December 11, the next date of hearing. Special Commissioner of Police or Joint Commissioner of Police, as the Police Commissioner deems appropriate, be also present in the court, it said. “The Police Commissioner may consider these aspects while appearing in the court on December 11 and indicate the possible plan,” the Bench said.

Source: The Hindu November 16, 2017 20:26 UTC