https://indianmasterminds.com

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT

Odisha: CM Mohan Majhi Orders IPS Officers To Ensure Cordial Way Of Accepting Complaints From Women

Mr. Majhi instructed the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. Y B Khurania (1990-batch IPS officer), to provide a detailed district-wise report on crimes against women, including conviction rates
Indian Masterminds Stories

After a massive umbrage emerged following the conundrum of an alleged custodial abuse of an Army officer and his fiancée in a Bhubaneswar police station, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, stated that it was essential to treat women who come to the police station with complaints with the utmost respect and care.

On September 15th, the police personnel deployed at the Bharatpur police station in Bhubaneswar allegedly did not accept the complaint an Army officer and his fiancée wanted to lodge at 2 a.m. Instead, the complainants were allegedly subjected to assault and sexual harassment. The incident triggered nationwide outrage, with the Indian Army taking serious cognisance of it.

CM Majhi said, “Women should be received cordially, shown proper behaviour, and given a patient hearing, regardless of the time they come to the police station — whether it is during the day, evening, or even late at night, such as 2 a.m. It is absolutely sensitive when a woman arrives with a complaint during the night. Field-level police officers should be regularly trained and sensitised on this issue, especially during monthly district-level crime review meetings. Special attention must be paid to officers who are not giving this matter the importance it deserves.

Mr. Majhi instructed the Director General of Police (DGP), Mr. Y B Khurania (1990-batch IPS officer), to provide a detailed district-wise report on crimes against women, including conviction rates, the status of pending investigations, and reasons for delays, within the next week. The CMO will determine the course of action after reviewing the report and consulting with the Law Department.

Addressing several senior IPS officers of the state, the CM said, “I was appalled by the dismal record on crimes against women. Disturbingly, there is a significant number of eve-teasing cases in Odisha. The police must treat this issue with utmost priority. It is their responsibility to ensure that girls and women can move freely without fear. The necessary steps must be taken to achieve this goal.

The newly elected Chief Minister also emphasised the need to prevent online crime against women and children, and the strengthening of the Mahila and Sishu (women and child) Desk at police stations.


Indian Masterminds Stories
Related Stories
NEWS
NHAI logo
NHAI To Enhance Project Monitoring with Drone Technology for Transparency and Efficiency
IAS Khilli Ram Meena
IAS Khilli Ram Meena Succeeds IAS Renu Sharma As Chief Secretary of Mizoram
IAS Chandrabhushan Kumar
IAS Chandra Bhushan Kumar Appointed New Chief Secretary of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Closeup of word on wooden cube on wooden desk background concept - Fraud
Retired IFS Officer Duped of Rs 11.70 Lakh by Fraudulent Pension Officer
IAS R Alice Vaz
IAS R Alice Vaz Appointed Chief Electoral Officer of Delhi Ahead of Assembly Elections
IAS
IAS Officers' Association Resolves to Uphold Rule-Based Governance
IAS Shruti
IAS Shruti Takes Interim Charge as Yamuna Authority CEO
GAIL PSU
Vedanta Aluminium Partners with GAIL for Cleaner Energy Transition
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2024-11-20 at 18.06
Hyderabad's Transformation From The City of Pearls to Cyberabad
IMG-20241118-WA0002
The Journey Behind Kathakar Ki Diary | Video Interview 
GP Singh
They Aren’t Criminals, But IPS Officers, Standing Up To Political Pressure
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest
NHAI logo
NHAI To Enhance Project Monitoring with Drone Technology for Transparency and Efficiency
IAS Khilli Ram Meena
IAS Khilli Ram Meena Succeeds IAS Renu Sharma As Chief Secretary of Mizoram
ADVERTISEMENT
Videos
WhatsApp Image 2024-11-20 at 18.06
IMG-20241118-WA0002
GP Singh
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT