'If not a cop, I would have been a journalist'
25 May 2012 9:03 AM IST
Ajay Chaudhary, ACP (South-East) since 2010
CN: Why did you join the police?
AC: I had sat for the exams and got selected. And then I was overcome by patriotic feeling and wanted to serve people.
If you had not joined the police force...
I might have been a journalist.
Do you want your children to join the police?
It's is purely their decision. Whatever they want to be in future, I will support them.
Have you ever felt like leaving the job?
Not yet. I am satisfied with the work I do.
How do you deal with criminals?
It depends on different criminals. With some we have to be soft while with others we have to be harsh.
How do you treat your juniors?
Police job is team work. We have to cooperate with our juniors and make them feel comfortable. This instills confidence in them and gives them motivation.
How do you handle multiple cases?
We divide the work among teams and proceed with proper guidance. We need to manage things so that the results are positive.
Most interesting case that you have cracked?
In 2009, a woman who works as a maid, a mother of two, alleged that she was raped. We managed to arrest the accused from Patna. Sitting in Delhi, I coordinated with my team and arrested the man from a different state.
Some good and bad memories from work that you would like to share?
There are no bad memories. Among good memories – I have come across good bosses and staff which has made my job satisfactory.
What are your views on the safety of women in Delhi?
The safety of women is very important. Women should be encouraged to lodge complaints when they face untoward incidents. They should be supported by the police as well as their families.
Any personal initiatives you have undertaken for safety of women?
We have deputed constables at bus stands and railway stations. I always ask women to use the helpline numbers. Unless they lodge complaints, crime against them can't be stopped.
How do you handle stress?
Yoga and meditation.
Do you make personal notes? If yes, are you planning to write an autobiography?
No, I don't.
Does working in the capital add any pressure?
Yes of course. But if we do our work properly, then no one can build pressure. It's only our mental state of mind that builds stress.
What do you want to say about corruption in police?
It is a major issue that must be solved. Strict action must be taken against corrupt police officers.
What are the changes that you would like to bring in the police?
Proper ambience must be provided to the police force. Odd working hours must be managed in a way that each officer is satisfied. Few entertainment options must be provided so that they remain fresh.
QUICK FACTS
CN: Why did you join the police?
AC: I had sat for the exams and got selected. And then I was overcome by patriotic feeling and wanted to serve people.
If you had not joined the police force...
I might have been a journalist.
Do you want your children to join the police?
It's is purely their decision. Whatever they want to be in future, I will support them.
Have you ever felt like leaving the job?
Not yet. I am satisfied with the work I do.
How do you deal with criminals?
It depends on different criminals. With some we have to be soft while with others we have to be harsh.
How do you treat your juniors?
Police job is team work. We have to cooperate with our juniors and make them feel comfortable. This instills confidence in them and gives them motivation.
How do you handle multiple cases?
We divide the work among teams and proceed with proper guidance. We need to manage things so that the results are positive.
Most interesting case that you have cracked?
In 2009, a woman who works as a maid, a mother of two, alleged that she was raped. We managed to arrest the accused from Patna. Sitting in Delhi, I coordinated with my team and arrested the man from a different state.
Some good and bad memories from work that you would like to share?
There are no bad memories. Among good memories – I have come across good bosses and staff which has made my job satisfactory.
What are your views on the safety of women in Delhi?
The safety of women is very important. Women should be encouraged to lodge complaints when they face untoward incidents. They should be supported by the police as well as their families.
Any personal initiatives you have undertaken for safety of women?
We have deputed constables at bus stands and railway stations. I always ask women to use the helpline numbers. Unless they lodge complaints, crime against them can't be stopped.
How do you handle stress?
Yoga and meditation.
Do you make personal notes? If yes, are you planning to write an autobiography?
No, I don't.
Does working in the capital add any pressure?
Yes of course. But if we do our work properly, then no one can build pressure. It's only our mental state of mind that builds stress.
What do you want to say about corruption in police?
It is a major issue that must be solved. Strict action must be taken against corrupt police officers.
What are the changes that you would like to bring in the police?
Proper ambience must be provided to the police force. Odd working hours must be managed in a way that each officer is satisfied. Few entertainment options must be provided so that they remain fresh.
QUICK FACTS
- Hometown: Sunehari Bagh, Etah, UP
- Stays at: Bengali Market, New Delhi
- Education: From Uttar Pradesh
- Family: Father, mother, brother, wife, two children
- In spare time: Listens to ghazals and qawwali
- Likes to eat: Indian food
- Hobbies: Listening to music
- Favorite movies: Bollywood movies
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