Shun ruler mentality, adopt technology: Odisha DGP B K Sharma

Odisha's new Director General of Police (DGP) B K Sharma on Thursday asked police personnel to shun "ruler mentality" and adopt technology to win the confidence of people.

The police has to act according to local culture and sentiments, Sharma told reporters here after taking charge as the 32nd Director General of Police.

"We cannot win the confidence of Odia people with a British mindset and a ruler mentality", the DGP said.

Sharma, who had worked in the Crime Branch of Odisha Police and the Central Bureau of Investigation, said, "We have to improve our investigation wing and ensure a better conviction rate in the state."
The new DGP said, "Senior officers should be accessible to people so that personnel in the lower ranks are not able to put people in trouble."
Mentioning that police stations are the "soul" of the police system, he said, "People must get proper treatment and not harassed at police stations."