Asianet Newsable caught with Bengaluru's new top cop for a few questions "We will deal with criminals with an iron hand," the Commissioner says On top of the list are drug related cases, chain snatchers and women's safety
Terming his appointment as Bengaluru's new City Police Commissioner a 'surprise', newly appointed police commissioner T Suneel Kumar says his top priority is dealing with law and order and ensuring the safety of every City resident.
Asianet Newsable's Mohammed Yacoob caught with Bengaluru's new top cop for a few questions:
Q: It's your first day in office and you have a lot of challenges with regards to the City's administration. What are your priorities?.
A: The City has the highest population when compared to other districts (in the state). Law and order and safety will naturally take first priority. As many criminals are taking to the internet, smartphones and other electronic devices, we will pay special stress to cyber crimes.
Q: The issue of women and child safety is a concern. What do you have to say on this?
A: It is true. We already have pressed Pink taxis to curb violence against women and deal with issues related to them. This apart, we are regularly tracking issues and cases and transferring them to the concerned departments.
Q: Another issue concerning the city is a dreaded drug menace. How do you plan on tackling it?
A: Complaints regarding the drug menace have come to the department and the department is also on the job. The women and narcotics department, under the Central Crime Branch, is also tracking such cases and several arrests have been made.
The touts and habitual offenders will be watched to prevent an increase in such cases.
Q: You may be successful in dealing with Indian-origin accused persons related to the drug menace, but African nationals are involved in such situations and difficult to tackle.
A: I am not denying the fact that a few African citizens are involved in the drug-related cases and getting away using the diplomatic immunity card.
A meeting will be arranged with leaders of African-origin, and they will be informed that they will have to respect the law of the land. The police have no option other than to deport violators.
Q: Chain snatching cases are increasing despite frequent arrests. People going to the temple or morning walks are terrified. How will you address this issue?.
A: We will deal with such people with an iron hand. All the Deputy Commissioners will be instructed to give more attention to such cases.
