The Delhi Police itself, which takes responsibility to clamp down on criminals, is now under question about the safety of its own house. In fact, the incident of theft of crores has come to light in the head office of Special Cell in the capital Delhi. And surprisingly, this incident has been carried out by any external criminal but a former head constable posted here.
This shocking case has created a huge stir in the Delhi Police Department and has raised serious questions on the functioning of the special cell, the country’s safest unit.
Head constable flew goods in front of police eyes
The theft incident is of the headquarters of Lodhi Road, Delhi Police Special Cell. Anti -Terror Squad (ATS) is also operated here and investigations related to terrorism and organized crime are investigated here.
The accused has been identified as a head constable named Khurshid, who was previously posted in this cell and was recently transferred to another district. Taking advantage of the old experience and identity, Khurshid stole about 50 lakh rupees in cash and crores of rupees from the seized goods kept in the goods.
Openly committed incident
According to police sources, this theft has been done in the special cell’s goods, where cash, jewelery and other valuables seized in various raids are kept.
Khurshid carried out the incident with great cleverness, throwing dust in the eyes of the soldiers posted in the security of the Malakhana. Since he was already stationed here, no one was suspicious and he entered inside the goods without any restriction. Policemen felt that he must have come from an official work. He picked up the goods and left comfortably.
Accused arrested, crores of goods recovered
After the incident came to light, the police took immediate action and arrested Khurshid. On his spot, the police have also recovered cash of Rs 50 lakh and large quantity of gold.
Now the Delhi Police is investigating whether the accused has been involved in any such theft earlier. In addition, the police is also matching their records how much goods disappeared and how much have been recovered.
Question on system, dent in internal security
For the Delhi Police, this incident is not just a theft, but a big dent in the internal security and trust system. If only the personnel posted in a high secure unit like special cell start stealing millions and crores, then serious questions arise on the security and judicial system of common citizens.
The police has now started investigating this case as extremely sensitive. The possibility is being expressed that Khurshid may have committed some such incidents earlier, which have not been revealed yet.
Deep injury to police reputation
This case is not only about the theft of a policeman, it is an injury to the credibility and accountability of the police department. How can the security system of which is known for action against terrorists and gangsters across the country?
This incident has made it clear that not only the criminals are not strict, the cleanliness and vigilance within the police is equally important.
Conclusions: Strict need to improve the system
The incident in Delhi Police Special Cell states that it is not only a threat to external criminals, it is important to be careful with the traitors sitting inside. Now the time has come for the police department to strengthen its internal security system, so that no one can show the law and order by taking advantage of the trust.
Even though the accused has been arrested, the incident makes a strict demand for caution, accountability and transparency.
