Security at all the seven district courts in the national capital will now be manned by Delhi Police’s security unit along with Central Para Military Forces (CPMF) instead of the local police, on police commissioner Rakesh Asthana’s orders.
At present, local police staff are deployed for security measures at the district courts. However, after the recent order, all district police staff deployed have been asked to report back to their respective police stations.
“Regarding the security of all seven district courts, Delhi Police commissioner has directed that district police staff detailed inside the district courts should report to their respective districts,” the order stated. “Delhi Police security unit along with CPMF should take over the security of all district courts preferably immediately.”
As per the order dated September 28, signed by ID Shukla, special CP protective security division, a security audit report should be immediately prepared and submitted. “All the transferees should immediately be relieved,” read the order
