Chandigarh, Jan. 29 -- The Union ministry of home affairs (MHA) is considering a move to link the performance appraisal of police officials to the timely completion of investigations into rape and other sexual offences against women and children. The central ministry has decided to examine the feasibility of linking the annual confidential reports/annual performance assessment reports (ACRs/APARs) of police personnel with the filing of chargesheets and forensic reports in cases of rape, and those registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012, a senior official said, quoting a communication received from the MHA. P2...