Maharastra Police: Mumbai: Maharashtra ATS faces acute shortage of staff

Mumbai: Maharashtra's Anti-Terrorism Squad ATS is grappling with a severe manpower crunch with 283 posts of the total 732 lying vacant, two-and-a-half years after a panel set up to probe state police's response to the Mumbai attacks recommended streamlining the force. Of the sanctioned strength of 732 personnel for the ATS, which was formed in 2004 to counter terrorism and probe terror cases, 283 posts or 38.66 percent of the required manpower are lying vacant as on September 1, 2011, ATS sources told a news agency. Although Maharashtra has borne the brunt of terrorism with six deadly attacks since 1993, including the 26/11 strikes, the state's terror watchdog has only 10 sub inspectors, the cutting edge of the force as they are first to investigate a case as against the sanctioned strength of 90.

The cumulative strength of constables in ATS stands at 354 as against approved 495. The constables are eyes and ears on the ground to gather intelligence inputs, the sources said. The strength of middle-level officers is no better. There are only two superintendents of police for the four sanctioned posts, three assistant commissioners of police for the 10 required and 38 Inspectors instead of required strength of 50, the sources added. In the aftermath of the brutal terror attack on November 26, 2008, the Ram Pradhan Committee in its report submitted in April 2009 had noted that the structure of ATS and its operations was in "somewhat confused state". On November 26, 2008, Ajmal Amir Kasab and nine aides had landed here by sea and gone on a shooting spree at various places, including the Taj Mahal Hotel, Nariman House, Oberoi Hotel and CST railway station, killing 166 people. "Government should reiterate that normally all terrorist attack cases in Mumbai as well as in the rest of Maharashtra should be investigated by ATS alone unless otherwise decided, but the force seems ill-equipped to fulfil the duty recommended by the committee", the Committee report had said. ATS chief Rakesh Maria, an additional DGP in rank, was unavailable for comment. Maharashtra DGP K Subramaniam said that the ATS is not the only agency facing the shortfall. "We have been trying to fill up vacancies by expediting the recruitment process. As and when we get extra hands, we will ensure that top investigative wings such as ATS and other important wings get priority," the DGP said. The top cop also attributed the backlog to the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC) scam. "The recruitment of PSIs (police sub-inspectors) is put on hold for sometime due to the scam," Subramaniam said. The exams for the recruitment of PSIs had to be cancelled after the answer papers of about 400 candidates were found to be replaced in 2002. Former IPS officer and lawyer YP Singh said intelligence gathering will be adversely affected if the vacancies are not filled, especially those of the lower-rung officials. "Terror attacks can be prevented by gathering intelligence inputs. Senior officials don't gather inputs, but it is the lower rung men. Moreover, ATS has been considered as a side posting by the lower rung cops in the state," Singh said. "PSIs and constables think that there is no public recognition and won't be having executive powers in the ATS. Many do not want to be transferred to this anti-terror unit," he added. Since its inception, ATS has been delegated to be the nodal agency for exchange of intelligence with Intelligence Bureau (IB) and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), apart from tracking and neutralising terror modules.

Nepal Police: Kathmandu: 450 पुलिस इंस्पेक्टर्स का ट्रांसफर हुआ नेपाल में...

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Police Headquarters has transferred some 450 police inspectors on Friday. The transfer of police inspectors had not been done for a long time due to the frequent change in the government.

The transfer of the police inspectors was done as per the decision of the Police Headquarters on Thursday, said Nepal Police Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Binod Singh. According to DIG Singh, there are 1,160 posts of police inspector in the Nepal Police. Work experience, training, work efficiency and academic qualification of the police inspectors were the main criteria of the transfers, he said.

Bihar Police: Patna: बिहार में खुलेंगे और महिला थाने, मतलब और नौकरियां..

PATNA: The state cabinet on Thursday approved establishment of one women police station each in all the 38 revenue districts and two police districts - Bagaha and Naugachia. Creation of 647 posts for running these police stations for also got the cabinet nod. These women police stations will investigate the cases relating to crime against women under the provisions of different acts and laws created to safeguard women. There will altogether be 21 posts of inspectors, 121 sub-inspectors, 101 ASIs, 80 havildars and 324 constables for manning the 40 women police stations.

The cabinet gave approval for appointment on contract for five years (2011-12 to 2015-16) of ex- servicemen on the post of 16,300 Special Auxiliary Police (SAP) jawans, 150 junior commissioned officers and 500 cooks. Giving this information, principal secretary, cabinet secretariat, Ravi Kant, said that contract of SAP personnel would be renewed every year. He said the cabinet authorized the chief minister to appoint the chairman and members of Bihar Public Service Commission. It also approved an expenditure of Rs 34.76 lakh for the development of Urdu language and literature by Bihar Urdu Akademi. It also approved a grant of Rs 17 lakh to Bihar Lalit Kala Akademy for the development of visual art.

Bihar Police:Patna: अरे अपने पटना के एसपी साहेब का ट्रांसफर हो गया, बहुत मारे थे सारा गुंडा लोगों को..

At a time when Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has embarked on Sewa Yatra to know the pulse of the people, the shifting of Patna Central Superintendent of Police Shivdeep Waman Lande, who had launched offensive against hoarders, massage parlours running sex rackets, eve-teasers, rash drivers, has led to much criticism of the state government. The RJD, LJP and the Congress were unanimous in criticising Lande’s transfer from Patna.

It was Lande, who had conducted raids at Patna passport office and exposed how Pune businessman Hasan Ali had got a fake passport. Lande, also in charge of traffic, would often punish rash drivers. He preferred reprimanding them in public. Lande was among the three IPS officers transferred on Tuesday. He will now be Araria SP. His replacement at Patna has not been announced. Police headquarters said Lande was transferred because he was the only IPS officer among the seven 2006 batch officers in Bihar who had never taken full-fledged charge of a district. IG, headquarters, Jitendra Singh Gangwar said, “It was part of a routine transfer. Even 2008 batch IPS officers have served districts. It was time Lande did as much.”

Police Recruitments: UN Jobs: Research and Planning Consultant (Police), Islamabad, मत चूकों, यूएन में है पुलिस के लिए मौका,

Terms of Reference Job Title: Research and Planning Consultant (Police) Total Position(s): 1 Industry: Non-profit Job Type: IC Job Location: Islamabad Minimum Education: Master's Degree (Bachelor's Degree with additional experience acceptable) Degree Title: Social or Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or other relevant academic fields Experience: 3 to 5 years Work Permit: Pakistan (to be arranged by organizational unit) Organizational Unit: UNODC Duration: 11 months starting January 2012 Apply By: 1 December 2011 Posted On: 17 November 2011 Background The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Country Office for Pakistan (COPAK) is tasked with assisting Pakistan through its Country Programme (CP) 2010-14 with a focus on needs related to illicit trafficking and border management, criminal justice and drug demand reduction and HIV/AIDS. COPAK requires the services of a Research and Planning Consultant (Police), to complete detailed research and planning documents for Outcome 4 "More effective delivery of law enforcement services" and for e-Learning, UNODC's computer-based training platform (linked to Outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4) of the Pakistan Country Programme. The consultant will be reporting to the UNODC senior Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Advisors who manages UNODC Country Programme Sub-Programme 1 to deliver outputs that advance the related work plans according to the schedule agreed with the Government of Pakistan. Assignment Objective The purpose of the assignment is to develop specific research reports and implementation plans that guide technical assistance under the following outputs of the Country Programme: 1.2 Foundational knowledge and skills integrated into drug law enforcement agencies' training programmes 2.2 Enhanced knowledge and skills within migration-related law enforcement agencies 3.1 Border staff knowledge and skills enhanced 4.1 Police management processes, doctrine and situational awareness mapped and improved 4.2 Institutional capacities for police training enhanced 4.3 Crime scene investigation skills and processes enhanced Research and implementation plans will be developed with the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Advisors and Programme Officers, and Government of Pakistan officials in order to further the agreed objectives under Outcome 4 "More effective delivery of law enforcement services" and for e-Learning of the Pakistan Country Programme, and improve the capacities of relevant Pakistani agencies and officials. Responsibilities Under the overall supervision of the senior Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Advisors, and UNODC Representative, the consultant will develop research reports and implementation plans and provide technical advice to the Advisor, Programme Officers, and Government of Pakistan officials. The Contractor will undertake the following substantive duties and responsibilities: Develop and deliver a report and presentation on creating crime scene awareness by the end of Q2 2012 (output 4.3); Produce and update implementation plans for the roll-out of crime scene investigation assistance by the end of Q1 2012 (output 4.3); Produce and update implementation plans for rolling out e-Learning with law enforcement agencies in Pakistan by the end of Q2 2012 (outputs 1.2, 2.2, 3.1 and 4.2); Produce an evaluation plan for e-Learning in Pakistan by the end of Q4 2012 (outputs 1.2, 2.2, 3.1 and 4.2); Produce a mid-year and end-of year report on the achievement of the e-Learning programme (outputs 1.2, 2.2, 3.1 and 4.2); Provide support to the e-Learning team and draft progress updates, work plans and meeting agendas (outputs 1.2, 2.2, 3.1 and 4.2); Provide support to local partners and law enforcement agencies on piloting Crime Stoppers in Pakistan as appropriate by Q3 2012 (output 4.1); Identify related baseline information to monitor the progress under Outcome 4; Advise the Representative, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Advisors and COPAK colleagues on the needs of Pakistan related to policing work plans. Expected Deliverables A report and presentation on creating crime scene awareness Implementation plans on crime scene investigation assistance Implementation plans on e-Learning An evaluation plan for e-Learning in Pakistan Two reports on the achievement of the e-Learning programme Progress updates, work plans and meeting agendas on e-Learning Planning documents on piloting Crime Stoppers in Pakistan Qualification and Experience Master's degree in International Relations, Social or Political Science, Sociology, Economics, or other relevant academic fields, ideally with relevant research experience including in an international setting in areas related to crime and drug control. Capacity to review documents and conduct interviews as part of background research. Demonstrated administrative, planning, organisational and advisory skills Ability to produce concise and reports and presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.

Methodology Completion of the work will require the consultant to be in Islamabad working with the senior Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Advisors and Programme Officers. He/she will review documents and interact with government counterparts. COPAK staff will support, guide and direct necessary substantive and administrative inputs. Planning and Implementation Arrangements The consultant will work closely with the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Advisors and concerned Programme Officers and the Representative, and have documents approved by them prior to release. Although the consultant is meant to take all views expressed into account, he/she will have to use his/her independent judgment in preparing documents. Documents Required for Application Submission Interested candidates are requested to submit a technical and financial proposal with the application. The technical proposal should include the following details: Cover letter explaining interest for the position. Detailed P-11 form. Proposed methodology and work plan for the deliverables stated in the Terms of Reference. The financial proposal should indicate the lump sum amount/fee for the entire set of consultancy services. Payment Schedule and Rate The consultant will be issued a consultancy contract and paid on a monthly basis in accordance with United Nations rules and procedures. Payment scale will be determined by UNDP recommended rates for expert consultants. Travel costs including transportation and DSA for domestic and international travel will be paid by UNODC in accordance with United Nations rules and procedures. How to apply: Documents Required for Application Submission Interested candidates are requested to submit a technical and financial proposal with application to fo.pakistan@unodc.org: The technical proposal should include the following details: 1. Cover letter explaining interest for the position. 2. Detailed P-11 form. 3. Proposed methodology and work plan for the deliverables stated in the Terms of Reference. The financial proposal should indicate the lump sum amount/fee for each deliverable with total fee for consultancy services.

Police Sport: Boxing: All India Police win boxing Federation Cup, मुक्केबाजी में हमसे आगे कौन..

Nainital: Former Asian Champion Nagisetty Usha clinched one of the two gold medals for Andhra Pradesh, but it was All India Police who walked away with the overall honours in the Monnet Federation Cup Women's Boxing Championship on Sunday. The All India Police team bagged two gold medals, two silver and and equal number of bronze medals, while Andhra Pradesh took home the runners-up trophy with two gold and four bronze medals. Hosts Uttarakhand claimed the third spot with a gold medal, four silver and two bronze medals. The day started with the finals of the light flyweight category in which Krishna Thapa of Madhya Pradesh, a silver medalist at the 12th Nationals Championships, lost to Mamta of Manipur. Mamta, who bagged a bronze medal at the Senior Nationals in October this year, proved to be the better boxer on the day and won 29:11 on points. Her superior footwork and hard-hitting punches allowed the 20-year-old to maintain a steady lead throughout the eight minutes of play.

In the flyweight division, Andhra boxer Sonia Lather Singh continued her sublime form as she doused Vinita Mahar of Uttarakhand in a barrage of punches. Singh, a National Championship silver medalist, was in complete control of the bout with her aggressive style of play. She was leading by an 18-point margin in the fourth round when the referee decided to spare Mahar any further agony. Singh went on to claim her second consecutive Federation Cup gold medal in style. The lightweight category witnessed an enthralling competition between Usha and 2009 National Champion Preeti Beniwal of the All India Police team. Both the boxers started strongly, but Preeti managed to secure a two-point advantage after the first two rounds of play (5-3). But Nagisetty, a two-time silver medal winner at the World Championships and a multiple National Champion, made use of her experience to get back in the game and levelled the score at 13-13. Nagisetty triumphed on count back (40:33) to take the gold.

"It was not an easy bout to win, Preeti fought well. I was looking to conserve my energy and go all out in the last two rounds. My strategy paid off in the end and I am very happy with my performance," said an elated Nagisetty after the gold-medal winning bout. In another close encounter, defending champion in the light welter-weight class and National Games silver medalist Suman of AIP defeated Monica Saun representing Uttarakhand. Suman saw off a final-round surge from Saun and went on to take the title with a 7:6 win on points. In the super heavyweight cadre, Kavita Chahal, also representing AIP, clinched the title with easy win over local girl Poonam Vishnoi. The international boxer did not event break a sweat to get past the sluggish defence of her opponent. With this victory she claimed her third consecutive Federation Cup title.

HP Police: Shimla: नूरपुर थाने के एएसआइ व दो हेडकास्टेबल के खिलाफ रिमांड के दौरान आरोपी को यातनाएं देने पर केस दर्ज

नूरपुर थाने के एएसआइ व दो हेडकास्टेबल के खिलाफ रिमांड के दौरान आरोपी को यातनाएं देने पर केस दर्ज कर लिया गया है। एसपी ने मामले की जांच का जिम्मा डीएसपी को सौंपा है। थाना नूरपुर के तहत कुट्ट बरड़ा गांव की अनीता देवी ने सितंबर को एसपी सहित वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों को ज्ञापन प्रेषित कर आरोप लगाया था कि उनके पति गणेश उर्फ बाबा को रिमांड के दौरान कई तरह की शारीरिक यातनाएं दी गई हैं। इस शिकायत पर एसपी दिलजीत ठाकुर ने कड़ा संज्ञान लिया है। बुधवार सायं नूरपुर थाने में जाकर उन्होंने मामले की जांच की। इस दौरान उन्होंने एएसआइ और दो हेडकांस्टेबल के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज करने का आदेश दिया।

गणेश उर्फ बाबा पर सात सितंबर को बरड़ा गांव में सैनिक की पत्नी का गला रेतकर उससे बलात्कार करने का प्रयास और लूटपाट करने के आरोप था। बाद में उसे काबू कर लिया गया था। इस बीच 22 सितंबर को उसकी पत्नी ने पुलिस कर्मचारियों पर रिमांड के दौरान उसे शारीरिक यातनाएं देने का आरोप जड़ा था। आरोपी अभी तक न्यायिक हिरासत में है। एसपी दिलजीत ठाकुर ने बताया कि आरोपी गणेश की पत्नी की शिकायत पर नूरपुर थाने के एएसआइ और दो हेडकांस्टेबल के खिलाफ मामला दर्ज कर लिया गया है। इस केस की जांच का जिम्मा डीएसपी को सौंपा गया है।