“Citizens’ safety the top priority”
In an interview with Anjali Bhatia, Rakesh Asthana, a 1984 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, serving as the Commissioner of Delhi Police dwelt at length on his new assignment.
In an interview with Anjali Bhatia, Rakesh Asthana, a 1984 batch IPS officer of Gujarat cadre, serving as the Commissioner of Delhi Police dwelt at length on his new assignment.
In her letter, written jointly with Delhi CPI (M) Secretary K M Tewari, she said “It is most unfortunate that some police personnel suffered injuries during the course of duty.”
On the occasion, Asthana appreciated the designing of the Knowledge Centre and hoped that it would serve as knowledge-cum-relaxation center.
The aim is to deal with the complaints and cases related to cybercrime with alacrity, swift response and professionalism and to ensure quality investigations of such crimes.
Meanwhile, Delhi Traffic Police had earlier said that it has made adequate security arrangements for the festival to keep a tab on hooligans and drunken driving.
Known for his professional competence and integrity, Asthana was appointed to the post of Director General Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
DG interacted with Jawans and was full of praise for BSF Jawans for their dedication towards the safeguarding of International Border and also conveyed that BSF is a well disciplined and professional force.
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the proposal to appoint the Gujarat-cadre officer as the BSF chief till July 31, 2021, when he is slated to retire.
The high court in January had disposed of three petitions of Rakesh Asthana, Devender Kumar and Manoj Prasad by a common order in which the CBI was directed to complete investigation in the case within ten weeks.
An official notification said the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet had approved the appointment of Rakesh Asthana as Director General, BCAS.
