Kerala DGP directs police to take fast and stern motion towards these attacking healthcare employees

By PTI

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala state police chief Anil Kant on Tuesday directed the police pressure within the state to take stern motion in circumstances of assault towards healthcare employees.

The directive of the DGP got here on the idea of an earlier excessive court docket order on this regard.

A launch issued by the DGP’s workplace mentioned that the path was issued to the Station House Officers (SHOs) to take “immediate action” on complaints filed by public or hospital workers or hospitals towards assault on healthcare employees.

“The district police chiefs should ensure that an efficient investigation should be conducted against those who attack the health workers. The Zone IGs and Range DIGs should evaluate the action taken by the district police chiefs and issue necessary directions,” the discharge mentioned.

The police chief additionally directed to strengthen the police help posts on the hospitals.

The night time patrolling within the state can even be elevated for additional vigil to keep up regulation and order, the discharge mentioned.

The DGP’s workplace mentioned night time patrolling from 10 PM to five AM will likely be strengthened within the state in any respect junctions, by-roads, ATM counters, non secular paces and different areas.