Delhi Police Cancels Leaves Of All Personnel Amid Jantar Mantar Protest
The Delhi Police has cancelled all routine leaves for its personnel to manage the law and order situation following protests by the Cockroach Janta Party. The protests, centered on the NEET paper leak, have led to clashes between demonstrators and security forces.
Why it matters
The cancellation of police leave underscores the severity of the security situation in the capital and the government's focus on maintaining order during the Monsoon Session.
Delhi Police has cancelled all routine leaves of its personnel with immediate effect in view of the prevailing law and order situation in the capital, police sources said on Friday.The order issued by the police headquarters on Thursday has been circulated to the DCPs of all the districts, the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), the Indira Gandhi International Airport, and other senior officers, they said.According to the communication, no routine leave, including casual leave and earned leave, would be granted until further orders, and only genuine emergency leave would be considered after due verification by the competent authority.The order also imposed restrictions on police personnel attending training programmes or courses without prior approval from the commissioner of police."In view of the prevailing law and order situation, no routine leaves, i.e., casual, earned leaves, etc., would be granted to the police personnel, including GOs, with immediate effect and until further orders."Leaves…
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