Dehradun, Jan. 20 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 19 Jan: Today, a delegation of the Uttarakhand Swabhiman Morcha, Dehradun Metropolitan Unit, led by Metropolitan President Ramkumar Shankdhar, visited the Inspector General of Police, Garhwal Range, Rajeev Swaroop, to discuss concerns regarding the functioning of the police department in the state. As the Inspector General was not available, the delegation interacted with him over the telephone.

During the conversation, Raipur Assembly In-charge Anil Dobhal stated that the image of the "people-friendly police" in the state is gradually deteriorating, and allegations of authoritarianism and arbitrariness are being levelled against the department, which, according to him, indicate pressur...