Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Haryana DGP Advocates Citizen-Friendly Policing, Specialization, and Addressing Nightlife Concerns
The top police officer in Haryana, DGP O P Singh, told his police officers to be nicer to people they talk to, especially when giving tickets or checking things.
He said that sometimes it takes too long to write down reports, and they need more police officers who are experts in difficult money crimes.
He also mentioned that some people make up fake complaints to get others in trouble, and police should not bother people too much with checking their cars if they have the basic documents.
The DGP also said that people going out at night to clubs and restaurants is normal, and police should work with these places to make sure people don't drink and drive.
They can do this by encouraging people to take cabs or have a friend who doesn't drink drive them home.
Lastly, he pointed out that a specific car, the Mahindra Thar, has been involved in many accidents and stunts.
Haryana DGP O P Singh urged police to be citizen-friendly, particularly with alleged traffic violators.
DGP Singh highlighted the need for specialized officers to handle complex economic offenses and acknowledged delays in FIR filing.
He addressed the issue of false complaints, estimating that 20% are fabricated due to personal disputes.
Regarding nightlife, the DGP stressed coordinating with establishments to prevent drunken driving through cab services or designated drivers.
Concerns were raised about accidents and stunts involving Mahindra Thar vehicles.
- Who
- Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) O P Singh and Gurgaon Police Commissioner Vikas Kumar Arora
- What
- Urged police officers to be citizen-friendly, acknowledged delays in FIRs and overzealous checking, highlighted the need for specialized officers for economic offenses, addressed the misuse of laws and false complaints, discussed managing nightlife and drunken driving, and noted issues with Mahindra Thar accidents.
- When
- Saturday afternoon
- Where
- Gurgaon Police Commissionerate, Haryana
- Why
- To improve police-citizen interactions, enhance efficiency in handling various types of crimes, and address specific public safety concerns.
- DGP's Stance on Nightlife
- Acknowledges it as a way of life, emphasizing responsible practices.
- Stance on Checking/Verification
- Should be specific, reason-based, and not lead to harassment.
- Addressal of False Complaints
- Estimates 20% of complaints are false, often due to personal disputes.
- Need for Specialization
- Highlights the need for specialized officers for complex economic offenses.
- Drunken Driving Prevention
- Proposes coordination with establishments for cab services or designated drivers.
- Mahindra Thar Accidents
- Notes a concerning trend of accidents and stunts involving the vehicle.
