Itanagar, May 12: In a significant move aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and public trust in policing, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) T. Amo has issued strict directives enforcing a zero-tolerance policy against corruption across all police establishments under the Itanagar Capital Range.
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| Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Tumme Amo. (File Photo) |
The directive, issued to all Superintendents of Police (SPs), Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs), Officers-in-Charge (OCs), and supervisory officers, mandates that every police station, district establishment, check gate, traffic point, police outpost, and related unit function with complete professionalism, transparency, and accountability.
Under the new instructions, police personnel have been strictly warned against compelling, coercing, or inducing any person to pay illegal gratification or bribes for any police-related service.
The order specifically prohibits illegal collection of money for entry into Arunachal Pradesh without an Inner Line Permit (ILP), passage of trucks and vehicles through check gates, settlement of traffic violations outside legally prescribed fines, registration or disposal of FIRs and complaints, release of accused persons, suppression or weakening of cases, police verification and enquiry processes, and any other police-related service.
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DIGP T. Amo emphasized that any police personnel found indulging in corruption, extortion, misuse of authority, or unethical conduct would face strict departmental as well as legal action.
The directive further stated that all police units under the Capital Range must uphold the highest standards of integrity while dealing with the public.
Officials said the move is intended to improve public confidence in the police force and ensure fair and transparent functioning of law enforcement agencies in the Capital Region.
The Arunachal Pradesh Police described the directive as a major step toward reinforcing ethical policing and accountability across the force.
