Police sets out a security guideline of dos and don't

Police sets out a security guideline of dos and don't
EXPRESS NEWS SERVICE

September 25: The Mumbai police have issued a six-point guideline to politicians and political party workers, especially those of the Shiv Sena and BJP, on the precautions they should take for their own safety. This follows the increase of threat perception from the Chhota Shakeel gang after the shootout at the Vile Parle hsakha of the Shiv Sena on Sunday night. Interestingly, the police had apparently anticipated such hits in the wake of the failed attempt on Chhota Rajan in Bangkok and the withdrawal of security cover to politicians a few months ago.

Crime Branch officials had alerted all MLAs, shakha pramukhs as well as vibhagh pramukhs on the possibility of murderous assault on them or attacks on Sena offices to create terror in the area. Sena shakhas in Andheri and Vile Parle were particularly warned.

``A senior Inspector from the crime branch had visited us on September 21 to brief us on the possibility of attack. Besides meeting senior party office bearers, the inspector had specifically instructed that the Parle shakha should not be opened for another 15 days or till there is a fresh message from the Crime Branch. We were taking all precautions, but the gangsters attacked our worker Ramakant Hadkar,'' a senior Shiv Sena leader said.

Former Chief Minister Narayan Rane has condemned the attack, saying, it was unfortunate that despite threat to senior party leaders, Deputy Chief Minister Chhagan Bhujbal has withdrawn security cover of Sena leaders for obvious political reasons. ``The ill-advised decision has encouraged the gangsters to create terror in the metropolis. I feel better sense will prevail and the Chief Minister will intervene to restore the security of not only the sena leaders, but all politicians, whose life is in danger,'' Rane added.

Meanwhile, the precautionary note contains details of what a person should do or not do in various situations.

General precautions: The person should immediately contact the senior inspector of the nearest police station. A person, having security, should not mix with general public and he should ensure that the security personnel with him are in uniform.

At home, he should install a warning bell, video TV on the entrance, eyehole on the door and a telephone.

The police constable provided for the security should follow him like his shadow, if he has a weapon, he should always keep it with him, use a bulletproof jacket and keep his all engagements a top secret.

He should install a collapsible gate at the entrance of his house or flat, if staying on the ground floor, never sit near the window, should not open the door for strangers and even for police constables unless their identity is established and should not leave his house to attend to any serious message and should not accept any parcel even if it is given by a known person.

At office, he should not meet unknown personms, do not employ any persons unless his credentials are verified, install a closed circuit television in the office. While attending parties or private functios, do not ask your body guard to stand outside and better avoid late night parties.

While travelling, never sit in the front or drive the vehicle, occupy the rear sit and keep it changing, keep on changing the routes and be on maximum alert on junctions as well as signals.

During crisis, shout loudly, try to remain in the crowd and create such an impression that the attackers should feel that people are rushing for help.

Ofcourse, the Shiv Sena has made light of the circular issued by the police, saying, instead of issuing such advisory notes, the government should enhance the security of senior sena leaders, who are likely targets for the underworld elements.

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1. General guidelines.
2. precautions at home
3. at office
4. in the party
5. while travelling in a vehicle
6. precautions during crisis.