The shocking statement of the Director General of Police Mr. Mukesh Meena threatening the people of the state of action if they oppose the double tracking and coal related projects is highly condemnable. Such blatant political bickering and acting as the spokesperson of the government to push for destructive projects is in total violation of the rules and regulations laid down with respect to the functioning of government servants as far as policy matters are concerned. His open threats also point at the poor management and control of the Chief Minister over his Police Chief and hold over his officers.
The DGP is well advised to confine himself to his uniform and law and order and not to indulge in political statements. He should be aware that he is responsible to the people of the state and not to protect the interests of the crony capitalists who are hell bent in pushing for destructive projects meant to destroy Goa for the sole purpose of reaping profits with active support of the politicians.
Goencho Avaaz wants to advise the DGP not to get influenced by the recent happenings in Bihar politics involving the former DGP of Bihar, Mr. Gupteshwar Pandey, who indulged in political bickering while in service and eventually jumped on to the political bandwagon. We would also like to advise the Police Chief that he should try and tackle the poor crime situation in the state rather than get into the political shoes of his masters.
The rising crime graph related to drugs, rapes, murders, gambling, etc is a stark reminder to the Police Chief that he has a lot to answer, rather than threaten action against the peace loving people of Goa who are justly appealing to the government to stop the destruction. We sincerely hope that such statements and threats are not related to some post retirement assignments, which have become a norm in today’s functioning of government officers.
His approval of getting Police Force from outside the state is a poor management decision wherein he has shown lack of trust in the Police force of Goa. Rather, if he means business in uniform, he should tackle crimes pending against powerful and influential people, who continue to roam freely and fearlessly, probably with the knowledge that the Police will not act.
If such political statements and threats continue, it will only lead to harm the good relations and respect the general public in Goa have with the Police personnel in Goa. Instead, Goencho Avaaz would like to advise the Police chief to look after the welfare of the Police Force in Goa and solve the problem related to promotions and poor facilities doled out to the state Police.