SICHREM flays amendment to police act

The South India Cell for Human Rights Education and Monitoring (SICHREM) criticised the amendment to the Karnataka Police Act stating that it has restored the authority of the government over police transfers.

In a statement, the cell’s executive director Mathews Philip said the amendment takes away the Police Establishment Board’s powers to recommend transfers of officers above Additional SP and lets the government modify its decisions.

“With these amendments, the SICHREM feels that the government has accommodated itself with more powers and this will become its political weapon. The amendments are in direct confrontation and violation  of the directions laid down by the Supreme Court,” Philip said in the statement.

The Cell appreciated the Home Minister agreeing on reservation for SC, ST candidates while choosing members for the PEB.

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