Blot on IPS

Sir, - Recently on a trip to Hyderabad, I had the opportunity to visit the National Police Academy. The Academy has developed tremendously during the last five years thanks to the able leadership provided by the former Director, Mr. Rajagopal. One of the new developments was the conversion of an entire building into a large photo gallery which affords any casual visitor a peep into the glorious and proud legacy of the Indian Police Service.

But, the Indian Police Service today has been reduced to a group of meek and spineless officers. The incidents which occurred on that fateful night culminating in the arrest of the former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Mr. M. Karunanidhi will remain recorded in history as one of the darkest chapters of the IPS. The police leadership in our country has been utilised by the wily and self- serving political leaders at both the Centre and the State to settle their personal scores and there is not even one police officer who would dare to speak out his mind.

V.Narayanswami,

Bangalore

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