The Hindu : Click a button for case details at CCS

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Sunday, Jan 12, 2003

Southern States

Southern States - Andhra Pradesh-Hyderabad

Click a button for case details at CCS

By Marri Ramu

HYDERABAD Jan. 11. Several structural changes, including installation of information kiosks providing details of cases under investigation, are being introduced in the Central Crime Station (CCS), Hyderabad.

Preparation of a database comprising particulars of all the cases being investigated by the CCS is underway. New software had been designed paving way for complete computerisation of data.

Stating that information kiosks would be ready by Ugadi, the DCP Detective Department, P. S. R. Anjaneyulu, says, "People can walk into the CCS and access details of the progress made in their cases at the click of a button."

A `facts cannot be revealed' message would flash if any sensitive information which may hamper investigation was sought. "However, complainants and interested persons can always meet me personally in such cases," Mr. Anjaneyulu said.

As part of the CCS reorganisation, modernisation of lock-ups has been undertaken. Location of toilets away from lock-up was giving a chance for the accused to escape hence they were being shifted inside the lock-ups. Earlier, only the duty officer was held responsible for escape of the accused from CCS. Hereafter, action would also be initiated against the investigating officer concerned if the accused escaped.

A decision was taken to post an officer of the rank of ACP in-charge of the CCS during holidays to deal with emergency cases. The present system of entire staff being absent from duty on a holiday was making it difficult to tackle sudden developments, he said.

A proposal has been sent for Government approval with regard to empowering the Station House Officer of CCS Women Police Station to register cases. Presently, the power of registering a case in the WPS lay with the DCPs of the CCS. This was causing abnormal delay in investigation and giving scope for corrupt practices by the lower rung staff. The Government in principle agreed to the proposal, he said.

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