New Delhi, Jan 10: Delhi Police officials with a habit of smoking will soon face departmental action if they get caught taking a puff in public places while on duty.
Adhering to court orders, in its first circular issued this year, Delhi Police stated, “It is reiterated that no police official will smoke at any public place and if found doing so he not only be prosecuted but further disciplinary and departmental action be taken against him.”
“Incidents of police officers smoking in public have come to notice all around. Such type of incidents tarnish the image of police. Such only act of police official in public not only does embarrassment to the authority but also sends a wrong message to the public at large,” the circular said.
The circular was issued from the office of the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters) on Wednesday, following instructions from Delhi Police Commissioner B S Bassi.
“These instructions be followed in letter and spirit,” it read.
