Kohima: Nagaland’s Director General of Police (DGP), Rupin Sharma, issued a stark warning on Monday, declaring that there would be “no mercy” for any police personnel involving in unlawful activities within the state.
Addressing the media regarding concerns over multiple extortions by Naga Political Groups on business establishments, Sharma emphasised that the law applies equally to everyone, reiterating that a crime is a crime.
He was responding to queries alleging the involvement of some uniformed personnel in extortion activities.
“We do not want any black sheep within us,” he said. In case of any such instance, he urged the public not to hesitate in sharing information.
He also urged police personnel not to resort to any illegal activities, saying that the law will not have any mercy on them if they violate the law of the land.
As for the issue of multiple taxation by NPGs on businesses as raised by the Dimapur Chamber of Commerce and Industries (DCCI), he said that the Ceasefire Monitoring Group (CFMG)/ Ceasefire Supervisory Board (CFSB) chairman had clarified unambiguously that such activities undertaken by the groups are illegal activities.
He also informed that the CFMG/CFSB had advised the groups to abide by the Ceasefire Ground Rules (CFGR).
When asked if the CFGR specifies the so-called “royalty” collection by the Naga groups as illegal, he said that Nagaland, as a state under the Government of India must follow the law of the land.
He informed that the CFGR mentions the designated camps for the groups in negotiation with the Centre, and that there is no mention that groups can commit extortion, making it a violation of the law of the land.
Sharma further informed that the state police has set up anti-extortion teams and Special Operation Teams (SOTs) in all districts. The state government, he said, has assured to help with the infrastructure so that the police can enhance the turnaround time each time a complaint is received.
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Sharma also sought suggestion from the public on how to improve police-people relationship to maintain the law-and-order situation in the state. He informed that the Home department and the state police are preparing a roadmap on how to ensure the safety of people who provides critical information to the police.
Further, he informed that in case of any emergencies or complaints, the national helpline number 112 and the MADEIN App will be available, in addition to the social media handles of the Nagaland Police and its officers.
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