Delhi Police Suspends All Routine Leaves Amid Protests: What You Need to Know

Immediate Suspension of Routine Leaves

New Delhi: In response to the current law and order challenges in the capital, the Delhi Police has announced an immediate cancellation of all routine leaves for its personnel, as reported by police sources on Friday.

This directive, which was disseminated from police headquarters on Thursday, has been communicated to all District Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs), the Foreigners Regional Registration Office (FRRO), Indira Gandhi International Airport, and other senior officials.

The notice specifies that no routine leaves, including casual and earned leave, will be approved until further notice, with only emergency leave being considered after proper verification by the relevant authority.

Additionally, the order restricts police personnel from participating in any training programs or courses without prior consent from the Commissioner of Police.

The communication states, "Due to the ongoing law and order situation, no routine leaves, such as casual or earned leaves, will be granted to police personnel, including Gazetted Officers, effective immediately and until further notice."

It further emphasizes that leaves will only be sanctioned in genuine emergency situations after thorough verification and approval from the sanctioning authority. All DCPs are instructed to ensure strict adherence to this order.

Furthermore, it specifies that no police personnel, including Gazetted Officers, may attend or participate in any courses without the Commissioner's approval until further notice.

This order has been issued amidst significant protests in the capital led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), which is advocating for reforms in the examination system and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan due to the NEET paper leak controversy.

On July 20, thousands of CJP supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar for a 'Sansad Chalo' march to voice their demands, despite a heavy police presence.

As the crowd grew, police resorted to lathi charges and tear gas when protesters attempted to advance towards Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session.

The clashes resulted in injuries to both police personnel and protesters.