Lapse, security risks identified: How Delhi Police is better prepared for Jantar Mantar protests now

In the wake of a tragic incident where 55-year-old Manipuri musician Chongtham Vikram Singh was brutally murdered in South Delhi, the Delhi Police has taken significant steps to enhance security for the Northeastern population residing in the city. Following the incident, which occurred on September 7, District Commissioner of Police (DCPs) have been instructed to increase beat patrolling in areas with sizable concentrations of North-Eastern residents, especially during late hours.

This directive was enacted during a meeting chaired by Special Police Unit for North-Eastern Region (SPUNER) Joint Commissioner of Police Veenu Bansal, aimed at discussing the safety and security concerns of the North-Eastern population, as well as Gorkhas from Darjeeling, and Ladakhis living in Delhi.

The meeting also focused on improving outreach to these communities, including students, by intensifying visible policing and strengthening community-police interaction. DCPs have been tasked with organizing regular district-level meetings with students, community leaders, and Delhi Police North-Eastern Representatives (DPNERs).

Additionally, police stations are required to conduct awareness programs for North-Eastern residents to boost police-community relations and inform them of available assistance and SPUNER facilities. Police districts have been ordered to promptly inform SPUNER about all cases involving North-Eastern individuals, either as victims or accused parties.

Moreover, local police have been advised to seek assistance from SPUNER and DPNERs when faced with communication or language barriers when dealing with North-Eastern residents. Police authorities have also been instructed to review pending cases concerning residents from the North-Eastern region, report their current status, and ensure timely resolution.