Bengaluru police chief warns personnel against making social media posts in uniform
Bengaluru: Bengaluru Police Commissioner B Dayananda on Tuesday warned police officers and personnel from making reels and uploading them on social media while in uniform and on duty, as it would bring disrepute to the department.
His statement came a day after a circular was issued by the office of the commissioner, in which he said that creating reels in uniform not only amounted to indiscipline, but is also against the rules of the department.
As police are also part of society, its natural that societal flaws are also found in them, he said. In recent days, police officials and staff have developed a habit of creating reels, shorts and videos while in uniform and posting them on social media. It does not bring good repute to the department, he asserted.
Stating that the "uniform has its own respect in the society", the commissioner said, "Showcasing your 'artistic talent' while in uniform is against the rules." In a circular issued on July 22, the police chief stated that the conduct is against the rules and regulations of the police department and may adversely affect the dignity of the department.
He said that the police uniform is a symbol of commitment, dedication and responsibility of the police. Accordingly, its use in any public or digital forum should reflect these values.
Creating reels about unrelated topics while in uniform and uploading them on social media can damage the department's reputation, he said. Social media plays an important role in shaping public opinion and any inappropriate content by police in uniform can affect public confidence in the department, he pointed out.
He directed all the divisional deputy commissioners of police, unit heads and supervisory officers to sensitise their colleagues and subordinates and take strict action in case of non-compliance.
The social media unit of the Bengaluru police has also been asked to keep vigil and monitor such activities of police personnel on social media, and report the matter to seniors for further action.
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15 IAS officers transferred in Haryana
Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana government transferred 15 IAS officers with immediate effect on Wednesday.
Among those who have been transferred are Vineet Garg, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board. He has been posted as the additional chief secretary to the government's printing and stationery department, relieving Raja Shekhar Vundru of the charge, a government order said.
Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has been transferred and posted as the deputy principal secretary-II to the chief minister against a newly-created post.
Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, has been posted as the principal secretary in the architecture department, relieving Apporva Kumar Singh of the charge.
Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, has been transferred and posted as the commissioner and secretary in the archives department, relieving Shekhar Vidyarthi of the charge.
Mani Ram Sharma, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, has been posted as the secretary in the health department, relieving Rippudaman Singh Dhillon of the charge.
