Question : PERFORMANCE OF DELHI POLICE

(a) whether the Delhi Police is not able to perform its duties property due to inadequate police forces, lack of modern equipments and burden of extra duty;

(b) if so, the factual position in this regard;

(c) whether the Government propose to conduct an inquiry into the working of the Delhi Police;

(d) if so, the details thereof; and

(e) if not, the alternative methods being evolved by the Government for the evaluation of the said force?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (CH. VIDYASAGAR RAO)

(a)&(b): No, Sir. However, the upgradation of a Police Force is a continuing process.

(c)to(e): The Bureau of Police Research and Development was last year assigned to conduct a study on the manpower and modernisation requirements of Delhi Police. The Bureau has since submitted its Report to the Government.