Lok Sabha Question No. 1608 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2017-07-25
Subject: Shortage of Delhi Police
Ministry: HOME AFFAIRS
Asked by: RAHUL RAMESH SHEWALE

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1608

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 25 TH  JULY, 2017/ SHRAVANA 3, 1939 (SAKA)

SHORTAGE OF DELHI POLICE

1608. SHRI RAHUL SHEWALE:

Will the Minister of HOME AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

- (a)  whether it is a fact that the Delhi Police has solved only 25 per cent criminal cases in the year 2016 and 2017;
- (b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
- (c)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  study  on  the  impact  of shortage of Police Personnel on the functioning of existing Police Personnel in Delhi Police;
- (d) if so, the details and outcome thereof and if not, the reasons therefor along  with  the  shortage  of  Police  Personnel  in  Delhi  Police,  as  on  date, cadre-wise;
- (e)  the  number  of  complaints  received  by  the  Government  against  Delhi Police  Personnel  for  corruption  and  poor  performance  during  the  said period and the present status of such complaints along with the number of Delhi Police Personnel under suspension, as on date; and
- (f)  the  other  steps  taken/being  taken  by  the  Government  to  improve  the functioning of Delhi Police Personnel?

## ANSWER

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI HANSRAJ GANGARAM AHIR)

(a)  and (b):   As  reported by Delhi  Police, 27.69% and 27.59% cases have been  solved  by  them  during  the  year  2016  and  2017  (upto  30.06.2017) respectively.   However, 61% and 78% cases in heinous crimes have been

## L.S.US.Q.NO.1608 FOR 25.7.2017

solved during 2016 and 2017 (upto 30.06.2017).  The reason for unsolved cases varies from case to case. However, some of the main reasons are as under:

- i. Accused person is not identified.
- ii. Accused person is absconding and not traceable.
- iii. Stay on the arrest of alleged accused by Court.
- iv. Sufficient  evidence  has  not  come  on  record  against  the  alleged accused.

(c) and (d):  The assessment of manpower requirement of Delhi Police is a continuous process undertaken  by the Ministry of Home  Affairs in consultation  with  Delhi  Police  and  other  stakeholders,    keeping  in  view crime  rate,  number  of  sensitive  cases,  population  etc.    Recently,    4285 posts have been created for separation of crime investigation and Law & Order duties and for security of Karkardooma Courts Complex.

(e):    Number  of  complaints  received  by  the  Delhi  Police  against  police personnel  for  corruption  and  poor  functioning  (inaction)  during  2016  and 2017(upto  30.06.2017)  along  with  the  present  status  of  complaints  and number  of  Delhi  Police  personnel  placed  under  suspension  on  these complaints are at Annexure.

(f):  It is the endeavour of Delhi Police to improve its functioning by keeping abreast  of  the  emerging  trends  in  the  field  of  policing  and  training  its manpower accordingly.  Several measures have been taken by Delhi Police in  training  programmes  to  make  police  personnel  responsible  for  their assigned work. The syllabus of training is laid down in Standing Order. As per the needs and requirement of policing and directions of Hon'ble courts, the amendments are done in training curriculum for efficient functioning of Delhi  Police.  Some  of  the  measures  taken  towards  improvement  of  the functioning of Delhi Police include:

- i. Introducing E-learning for imparting refresher training to policemen  on  emerging  trends  of  crime  and  new  areas  of policing.
- ii. Establishment of Academy for Smart Policing to conduct short duration  courses  /  workshops  for  Gazetted  officers  of  Delhi Police.
- iii. Development of advanced commando training centre and long weapon firing range at District Alwar, Rajasthan.
- iv. Creation of in-house yoga training capabilities and making Yoga integral  part  of  out-door  training  for  trainees  of  all  basic  and promotional courses.

ANNEXURE L.S.US.Q .NO.1608 FOR 25.07.2017

NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY THE DELHI POLICE AGAINST POLICE PERSONNEL FOR CORRUPTION AND THEIR POOR FUNCTIONING (INACTION) DURING 2016 AND 2017(UPTO 30.06.2017)

## CORRUPTION

| Year                | TOTAL NO. OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED   | NO. OF COMPLAINTS SUBSTANTIATED   | NO. OF COMPLAINTS NOT- SUBSTANTIATED   | NO. OF COMPLAINTS PENDING ENQUIRY   | ACTION TAKEN (PUNISHMENT AWARDED)   | ACTION TAKEN (PUNISHMENT AWARDED)   | NO. OF POLICE PERSONNEL SUSPENDED DURING THE YEAR 2016 & 2017 (UPTO 30.06.17)   |
|---------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|                     |                                    |                                   |                                        |                                     | MAJOR                               | MINOR                               |                                                                                 |
| 2016                | 1456                               | 45                                | 1369                                   | 42                                  | 07                                  | 06                                  | 16                                                                              |
| 2017 (upto 30.6.17) | 1226                               | 07                                | 755                                    | 464                                 | 00                                  | 01                                  | 10                                                                              |

POOR FUNCTIONING (INACTION)

| Year                | TOTAL NO. OF COMPLAINTS RECEIVED   | NO. OF COMPLAINTS SUBSTANTIATED   | NO. OF COMPLAINTS NOT- SUBSTANTIATED   | NO. OF COMPLAINTS PENDING ENQUIRY   | ACTION TAKEN (PUNISHMENT AWARDED)   | ACTION TAKEN (PUNISHMENT AWARDED)   | NO. OF POLICE PERSONNEL SUSPENDED DURING THE YEAR 2016 & 2017 (UPTO 30.06.17)   |
|---------------------|------------------------------------|-----------------------------------|----------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|-------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
|                     |                                    |                                   |                                        |                                     | MAJOR                               | MINOR                               |                                                                                 |
| 2016                | 4148                               | 72                                | 3905                                   | 171                                 | 02                                  | 37                                  | 00                                                                              |
| 2017 (upto 30.6.17) | 2842                               | 37                                | 1746                                   | 1059                                | 01                                  | 09                                  | 03                                                                              |

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