Congress Stages Protest in Dehradun Over Surge in Murders, Questions Police Effectiveness
In a significant demonstration of public concern, members of the opposition Congress party staged a protest outside the police headquarters in Dehradun on Saturday. This action was prompted by a series of recent murders reported in the city, with protesters demanding immediate and effective steps to prevent such criminal incidents from escalating further.
Protest Highlights Growing Fear and Insecurity Among Residents
The Congress party raised serious questions over the role of the police, particularly noting that two of the recent murders occurred in close proximity to the Police Headquarters (PHQ). This location houses the office of the Director General of Police (DGP) of Uttarakhand and other senior police officials, adding to the protesters' concerns about law enforcement oversight.
In a memorandum addressed to the DGP, the Congress stated that for some time now, murders and other serious criminal incidents have been taking place in broad daylight across various districts, including Dehradun. This trend has created an atmosphere of fear, insecurity, and deep concern among the residents, undermining their sense of safety in the state capital.
Congress Leaders Issue Stern Warning to Government
State Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal issued a stern warning to the government during the protest. He emphasized that if the state's law and order situation is not brought back on track and the continuous spate of murders is not curbed promptly, the Congress party will be compelled to launch an aggressive movement. This movement would aim to hold the authorities accountable and push for tangible improvements in public safety.
Congress workers, under the leadership of Godiyal, marched from the state Congress office to the police headquarters, symbolizing their determination to address this critical issue. Godiyal added that the incidents of murders occurring in the capital and other major cities of Uttarakhand have shaken the entire state, highlighting a broader crisis in law enforcement.
Concerns Over Eroding Social Peace and Public Trust
Expressing grave concern, Godiyal remarked, "It is unfortunate that the criminals' morale is high and fear of law appears to be negligible." This statement underscores the perceived breakdown in deterrence and the urgent need for stronger police action to restore order.
Congress MLA Pritam Singh echoed these sentiments, stating that such incidents are not only raising serious questions about the state's law and order but are also eroding the state's social peace and the trust of its citizens. The protest served as a platform to voice these collective anxieties and demand accountability from the ruling administration.
The demonstration by the Congress party in Dehradun reflects a growing public outcry over safety issues, with calls for immediate intervention to prevent further violence and restore confidence in the police force.
