Removed DGP lists contribution ~ About Meghalaya

Krishnan kept in the dark

Kulbir Krishnan

Shillong, May 20 : Ousted Meghalaya director-general of police Kulbir Krishan today listed his achievements, as a controversy raged about the appointment of the new police chief Anil Pradhan.

It was only last evening that Krishan got a call from Pradhan that he would take charge as the new DGP.

Krishan was not even aware of the appointment.

Today, Krishan did not want to rake up the issue of his sudden removal, but explained to the media what he had done to improve the police administration in the state.

After Krishan took over as DGP, his team maintained law and order during the crucial period after the imposition of President’s rule.

He said Meghalaya got the new India Reserve Battalion during his tenure and because of this, at least 1,000 youths will get jobs.

Krishan said under the police modernisation scheme, in addition to the Rs 9.5 crore, he could also get Rs 4.5 crore more sanctioned for the police department, with which more weapons, vehicles can be bought.

Moreover, the money can also be used to strengthen the special branch of the police department.

Deployment of 100 more personnel in the understaffed traffic branch department was another achievement. Within a span of three months, 350 officers were promoted and 11 inspectors were promoted to the rank of deputy superintendent of police.

Krishan, who was holding the charge of additional director-general of police (CID) before his appointment as the director-general of police will be appointed additional director-general of prisons and not as director-general of prisons.

He had to step down as his appointment as director-general was on a temporary basis.

According to the new order, Pradhan will be the additional director-general of police, holding charge as the DGP.

But he will enjoy the salary, perks and other allowances as that of the DGP.

The rank and file of Meghalaya police have expressed surprise over the sudden removal of Krishan which, according to them, is political interference.

While Krishan is a 1976 batch of IPS officer, Pradhan is from the 1977 batch, which indicates that the government has bypassed the seniority factor.

Chief minister D.D. Lapang, who is in charge of home, said if there are any differences, anyone can write to him. He also downplayed the issue of political interference saying the new appointment was for better results.