Northeast Leaders Meet Gurgaon Police Chief

New Delhi, September 18, 2013 – In a bid to address the safety concerns of Northeast residents in Gurgaon — Haryana’s second-largest city and part of the National Capital Region — a delegation from the North East Helpline met with Gurgaon Police Commissioner Shri Alok Mittal, IPS, on September 17. The team, led by founding member and general secretary Dr. Alana Golmei, included Ms. Debby Rai, Principal Correspondent of Eastern Chronicle, Delhi; Mr. Bruce K. Thangkhal (media incharge), Mr. Mathew Kamei, Mr. Ninglumpam Vashum, Mr. Yuingam Keishing, and Mr. Edward Kamsiantung Zou.

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The meeting highlighted the insensitivity of Haryana Police towards Northeast residents and the challenges they face. The delegation submitted a memorandum outlining key issues and urged the Commissioner to take corrective measures.

Commissioner Mittal welcomed the discussion, expressing his willingness to address their concerns. Speaking to our correspondent, he assured that the recommendations made by the team would be taken into serious consideration. He emphasized that this was the first such meeting where young Northeast residents of Gurgaon actively participated, fostering mutual understanding between both parties.

Ms. Naazneen Bhasin, DCP East, Gurgaon, was also present at the meeting. She assured the Northeast community that she could be contacted at any time and invited them to visit her office in Sushant Lok for further discussions on safety mechanisms. She also shared her contact details with the team.

A significant Northeast population resides in areas such as Sikanderpur, Chakkarpur, Nathupur, DLF, and various private apartments in Gurgaon, most of which fall under the jurisdiction of DCP East. Recognizing this, Ms. Bhasin extended an invitation for further dialogue to improve security measures for Northeast residents.

Commissioner Mittal assured that police personnel would be sensitized to the concerns of the Northeast community. He encouraged residents to report any instances of negligence by the police to senior officers at the ACP or DCP level. “For any issues, our DCP East, Ms. Bhasin, is available and can be approached,” he stated.

Additionally, he mentioned plans to discuss these concerns with Shri Robin Hibu, IPS, Joint Commissioner (Training), Delhi, and Chief Coordinator of Delhi Police for Northeast Affairs, to explore best practices from Delhi's initiatives.

“Going forward, regular interactions with Northeast residents will be held,” Mittal affirmed. He also announced that some Station House Officers (SHOs) would be sent to Vasant Vihar Police Station in New Delhi to study how Delhi Police has implemented measures to protect Northeast residents in Munirka.

~ Bruce K. Thangkhal, Media Incharge, North East Support Centre & Helpline, Delhi

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