In keeping with the provisions of the law, the Supreme Court has reiterated through various judgments that the Police have to be totally and absolutely insulated from any political influence or machinations whatsoever. Bureaucrats regardless of their position are duty-bound to uphold only the Rule of Law at all times.
Bearing this in mind, the statement made by Goa’s current DGP Mukesh Kumar Meena is outrageous and very high handed. While publicly threatening those who are trying to save the remaining lungs of Goa, DGP Meena has had the audacity to cross his brief and state that those three very controversial projects being opposed by the people are in the national interest and were being executed after proper study and research. On what basis has the DGP come to that conclusion and taken it upon himself to speak on policy decisions taken by the Government? Doesn’t the DGP know that these controversial projects which are against the interests of Goa are being opposed by people across the State including even some ministers and ruling MLA?
These biased statements by the DGP are ever so reckless and have tarnished the reputation of the Goa police by acting as a political tool of the Government. DGP Meena should either seek a voluntary transfer out of Goa or withdraw those statements while apologizing to the people of Goa.
