DGP Inaugurates Park Through Young Athlete Devanshi
The State View Kota/Jaipur Sunil Sharma
During his visit to Kota, Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma set an example of community development and innovation at the Police Lines. The DGP inaugurated the newly constructed Nav Vidhan Park at the Kota Police Lines. Instead of cutting the ribbon himself, the DGP encouraged the younger generation by having a talented young athlete, Devanshi, perform the inauguration. Kota SP Tejaswini Gautam informed that this place was once a garbage dump, which has now been transformed into a beautiful park and open gym with the cooperation of the Kota Development Authority and the Municipal Corporation. The DGP instructed that information related to the new criminal laws be displayed in the park.
The DGP also honored some talented children from police families and encouraged them, saying that they are the pride of the police family and should focus on building their careers with dedication to maintain this pride. During this time, he also interacted with police family members and assured them that action would be taken soon to repair their damaged quarters.
*Inauguration of Modern Library and Exhibition:*
After the park’s inauguration, the DGP also inaugurated a modern library and exhibition for the intellectual development and reference of police personnel. While observing the library, he appreciated the digital content and books available there. He advised the police personnel to make maximum use of the iGOT platform.
Afterward, he inaugurated and viewed an exhibition based on topics such as “Safe Women – Empowered Society” and “Cyber Vigilance,” where new laws and police working methods were displayed through audio-visuals.
*DGP Interacts with Police Personnel in Interaction Session, Focuses on Police Welfare*
*Non-Gazetted Personnel to Receive 75% Discount at RAC Garden; Problems Resolved on the Spot*
During the interaction session held at the Kota Police Lines, DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma interacted directly with the police personnel and patiently listened to their service-related problems. The DGP, showing sensitivity to the concerns of the police personnel, sought explanations from the accounts officers present regarding complaints related to dearness allowance, arrears, and house rent allowance. During the interaction, he inquired about a request for a hearing aid for a police officer’s child and assured that the necessary funds would be provided from the welfare fund. He also stated that arrangements were being made to provide good counseling services for the children of police personnel.
To boost the morale of the employees, the DGP made a major announcement, stating that the RAC garden would now be available to non-gazetted police officers at a special discount of 75%. He also assured that the promotion process would be expedited and that the repair of police quarters would be carried out through the Housing Corporation. He informed them that a proposal for the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC) for police personnel had been sent to the state government.
*Pooraram recited the Police Code of Conduct in unison:*
At the beginning of the meeting, when the DGP asked the police officers present about the Police Code of Conduct, Platoon Commander Pooraram recited the main points of the Police Code of Conduct in unison. The DGP was pleased and announced a cash reward and a letter of appreciation for him.
*Kota Range Review Meeting: DGP gives strict instructions for the construction of women’s toilets in police stations, says police’s good work should reach the public*
*Focus on crime control and police-public partnership; every police station will have to report one good deed every week*
DGP Rajiv Kumar Sharma reviewed the law and order situation in a review meeting with senior officers of the Kota Range on Tuesday. ADG Crime Hawasingh Ghumaria and DIG Rajendra Prasad Goyal, along with all the SPs of the range, were present at the meeting.
DGP Sharma said that police officers face new challenges every day, and therefore, they should constantly review their work and rectify shortcomings.
He said that the police should instill fear in criminals, while their behavior towards the general public should be sensitive.
*District-wise and Circle-wise review:*
During the meeting, DGP Sharma reviewed the crimes in various districts and circle offices of the Kota Range. He reviewed women’s crimes, SC/ST atrocity cases, reviewed disposed of and pending cases, e-evidence created in IT Act cybercrime cases and Indian Penal Code cases, the arrest of wanted criminals and action taken against them, and the law and order situation in the area, including preventive actions in 2025, and gave important instructions.
*One best work from each police station will be requested every week:*
During the meeting, the DGP emphasized proactive policing and said that it is important to convey the positive work being done by the Rajasthan Police to the general public. Starting a new initiative, he instructed that a weekly report be requested from every police station detailing one good deed they performed that week. *14% Reduction in Crimes, Focus Now on Quality Investigation*
During the meeting, DIG Rajendra Prasad Goyal presented a PowerPoint presentation, stating that due to effective policing in the range, a 14 percent reduction in various types of crimes has been recorded. The DGP expressed satisfaction with this but also instructed that the crime statistics should reflect quality and provide real relief to the public. The DGP also spoke about conducting surveys related to women’s safety in Kota city and arranging visits to police stations for school and college students.
During the review, the DGP directed that a zero-tolerance policy be adopted against NDPS and cyber criminals. Reviewing projects such as strict action against drug trafficking, curbing cybercrimes, and the “Investigation Friend” project, he said that police-public partnership is the key to a crime-free society.
*Two Receive DGP Disc Award:*
During the meeting, Bundi SP Rajendra Singh Meena and Police Inspector Ramkishan Godara were awarded the DGP Disc. Similarly, Platoon Commander Pura Ram, who recited the police code of conduct in unison at the contact meeting, was honored with a certificate of appreciation and a cash prize.
*Instructions to Improve Infrastructure*
The DGP expressed satisfaction with the achievements of the range but also gave strict instructions to improve the infrastructure of police stations and police lines. He directed all Superintendents of Police to ensure that separate toilets for female personnel are provided in every police station in the range within the next two months. He instructed that the barbershops, cobbler shops, and canteens in the police lines should be of the same quality as good shops in the market. He also said that the signboards of every police outpost and station should be in accordance with the provisions of the Police Headquarters. During the meeting, ADG Crime Dr. Hawa Singh Ghumaria emphasized the need to focus on improving investigations and core policing areas. He instructed all Superintendents of Police (SPs) to analyze crime statistics and prepare better action plans.
At the end of the meeting, DGP Sharma, ADG Dr. Hawa Singh Ghumaria, and DIG Shantanu Kumar Singh were presented with mementos. The Superintendent of Police of Kota Rural expressed his gratitude.
