Re: Alarming Law and Order activity in Defence Colony, New Delhi.

To,

Deputy Commissioner of Police,

South District, Hauz Khas

New Delhi - 110016

Sir,

Re: Alarming Law and Order activity in Defence Colony, New Delhi.

As you are aware, the nightclubs in the Moolchand Commercial Complex, Defence Colony have been indulging in late night activities of loud music, alcohol, perhaps drugs and covert prostitution, which I have been bringing to your attention regularly, both at the time of disturbance, and by email subsequently, addressed to CP, Jt.Cp, yourself, ACP, SHO, beat constable. In other words, the entire chain of command has been informed. Regrettably, no action has been taken, instead the attempt has been to shoot the messenger, negating the issues raised as that of emanating from a “habitual complainant.”

Since my efforts to reach out to the force has not borne cogent results, I have had to call Control Room 100 on Friday, 12^th Feb, Sunday 14^th Feb, when matters went completely out of hand. Full volume live vocals, Karaoke, traffic, parking issues, fights, and drunken loud voices all reached a tipping point; finally after my persistent efforts Defence Colony PS sent in an SI to assess the situation. The music was toned down, but their activities continue with brazen impunity. 

I write to make you aware sir, in my measured opinion, this area is fast becoming a flashpoint of music, alcohol, sex, drugs and violence. I fear if matters are not contained, we are heading into a “Jessica Lall” kind of situation, when guns and small arms will come into play. Such a situation will show the Police Force in extremely poor light, and would be well advised to prevent such a situation from festering and manifesting itself in an ugly form.

Further, as residents, we are entitled to our peaceful existence, without disturbance. The Supreme Court has pronounced many judgments emphasizing the Right to Life, Article 21 of the Constitution in its expanded interpretation includes a noise free existence.

As a citizen I exercise my right under Article 51A (d) (i) to bring such matters to yourselves for necessary action. I would request such issues raised by myself may be viewed by the Force as citizen’s participation in community law and order matters, and therefore abjure from discarding such initiatives without adjudication.

I repose trust in Delhi Police and call upon yourselves, respectfully, to exercise your mandate to maintain law and order, and curtail this disturbing trend in Defence Colony.

Yours Faithfully,

Rajeev Suri

D 68 Defence Colony,

New Delhi 110024

M: 9810304580                                                     Dated 15.2.2015