Come what may, policemen stay on roads for people''s safety

PK Jaiswar

Tribune News Service

Amritsar, October 18

The Diwali celebrations of the holy city are famous all over the world. When people from all over the world celebrate the festival of lights, police personnel stay on roads to ensure the safety and security of residents.

From patrolling in the city to managing traffic, they perform their duty come what may till late at night.

People prefer to celebrate the festival with their family members, but for policemen, the duty comes first. From constables to high-rank officials, all remain vigilant during the festival. Their leaves were cancelled owing to the festival. Their family members have also become habitual of celebrating the festival without them.

Kulwinder Kaur, wife of Head Constable Sukhpal Singh, who lives in the Police Line area, said initially, the children used to feel sad because they had to celebrate Diwali without their father. But as they grew up, they have understood the thing, she added.

“My husband stays out during festivals so that other residents can celebrate their festivals peacefully. We are proud of him,” she added.

Nishchal Kaur is deputed in the Police Line area. She has two kids who wait for her to celebrate the biggest festival with them. But Nishchal cannot go home as she is in the office and in case of emergency, she has to assign duties to policewomen as per the need.

“I will be present in the office till late at night. In case of emergency when additional forces are needed, my duty is to call and deploy them in the field,” Nishchal added.

“Look, when a cop joins the force, he knows that he has to perform his duty round the clock. People’s safety is his prime duty and during festivals like Diwali, the threat of any untoward incident increases,” said Lakhbir Singh, ADC, City-II, while talking to The Tribune.

He said staying on roads during the festivals was a routine for us now. “Our prime task is to ensure the people’s security and managed the heavy rush of residents in the markets, besides streamlining traffic,” said another cop, who did not wish to be named.