Arrest of individuals for an alleged crime is just the beginning and it should not be seen as the final outcome of any investigation. A woman, Satyabhama was found killed on April 5 and Manipur Police after four days announced that the main culprits were in their custody. Manipur Police and those who helped them in the investigations should be lauded and awarded. But the main task is not over. Framing of charge sheets, investigations, evidences convincing enough should be placed before the Judges so that the matter could reach its final stage. Announcement of the verdict by the Court after hearing all sides should be the final stage. As we had given our opinion earlier that those working in the case should be assigned the task of working in the case further with full support. We need examples in the police force. During the course of investigation there will be many shortcomings and the government should ensure that whatever required, manpower and machineries are provided. We need to move forward. In this case according to police scientific equipments to track mobile networks and conversations were vital in apprehending those who committed the crime. What if no mobile was used or body not found ? There are too many challenges ahead as crimes are increasing. The government should really think in expanding police forces in terms of expertise, management, investigations. Increasing numbers of police personnel will not help in solving such crimes. One major loophole we saw today was the burning down of the houses of the alleged perpetrators. Police should have taken up precautionary measures to stop burning of the houses. Mob punishment can not be accommodated in today’s world. If it was allowed to cool down people’s sentiments then it was a wrong decision. Crime should be outmatched by investigations and to achieve that funds need to provided and works executed in a professional way in the department. Constitution of India mandates law and order as a subject of the state, therefore the bulk of the policing lies with the respective states and territories of India. Hence the state government should discuss the matter seriously and start strengthening the investigative accessories. It is reported that Kerala, Tamil Nadu , Maharashtra have taken steps to get their police force trained by Scotland Yard, Atlanta City Police of the USA and the World Police Academy of Canada. The Tamil Nadu state police is at the forefront of advancement with the Tamil Nadu Police Academy which now is seeking university status. Kerala Police is also the first police force in South Asia, to adopt community policing for effective and pro-public friendly initiatives and action. The Police Act 1861 itself a legacy of the British Empire established the fundamental principles of organization for police forces in India, and, with minor modifications, continues in effect. Consequently, although state-level police forces are separate and may differ in terms of the quality of equipment and resources, their patterns of organization and operation are markedly similar. A comprehensive exercise in the national level must start as police seems to be outdated in terms of preparedness and execution of work. Though it is directly controlled by the Chief Minister and the Home Minister the IPS cadres are the backbone of the entire system in the country. There has been suggestions to make police structure a different unit segregated from other agencies. The task is gigantic and we need farsighted leaders to need us the force.
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