Police force is very essential to maintain law and order in the country. Certainly, render a backbreaking service for the country. But they stigmatised for rampant corruption and abuse of power. It is true that our police force lacks etiquette and exploits its hectoring power. Our police force is highly politicised. They are used as the political weapon to marginalise the political antagonists. Though the police's work is laborious and challenging, their perks are not commensurate with their service. The police force lacks proper in-service training. For this they are not people friendly and the antagonism between the police and the public is stark.

To modernise the police force and make it service-oriented the government should take some effective steps on urgent basis. The police force should be depoliticised and decriminalised first. The remuneration as well as other fringe benefits should be enhanced. All types of political meddling and dictation in policing should be halted. More high-ranking officials should be recruited to bring efficiency and professional prowess. They should be refurbished with sophisticated weapons to cope with terrorists and felons. The intelligence wing in police force should be upgraded with technical and professional paraphernalia and know-how. Overseas training is very vital for the high-ups.

I hope the government will address this burning issue with utmost sincerity and immediacy to minimise the crime and bring normalcy in public life. But if the prevailing situation perpetuates, the police force of our country will fall in jeopardy.