The decision of the Congress legislature Party (CLP) to handover the Balli case to the CBI as the local police will not be able to conduct a fair investigation casts an aspersion on the credibility of the entire Goa Police. Handing over any case to the CBI is the prerogative of the Government but the reason given in the Balli case is uncalled for. If the CLP itself doubts the capability of the competence of the Goa police to conduct a fair probe we would be seeing demands for all sorts of cases to be handed over to the CBI.
We have some very competent and efficient officers in the Goa police. There are also some officers who prefer to act as “ constables” of Ministers and MLAs. It is the political interference in the day to day working of the Goa police that has corroded its functioning. The Police should be given a free hand to investigate every case but the Ministers and MLA’s virtually control every decision taken at the police stations in their constituency. Infact the police are bound and gagged. It is a shame that officers over the years have been manipulated and tamed by the powers to be and just have to dance to the tunes of those in power. The frequent transfer and victimization of reputed police officers at the instance of politicians has to stop. It affects the morale and credibility of the entire police force. It has to be ensured that police get their independence and are not controlled or manipulated by politicians. This is what has been envisaged and directed by the Supreme Court of India. Aires Rodrigues T1 - B30, Ribandar Retreat Ribandar - Goa - 403006 Mobile: 9822684372
