The Delhi police on Thursday held several sensitisation meetings here with local residents and Africans in different parts of the city, in continuation of its bid to ease the sense of insecurity among
The Delhi police on Thursday held several sensitisation meetings here with local residents and Africans in different parts of the city, in continuation of its bid to ease the sense of insecurity among the people of African-origin.
The Africans residing in areas in northwest Delhi on Thursday participated in a meeting organised by DCP Vijay Singh.
“The meeting was held to reassure them of prompt redressal of their grievances and to apprise them of various steps taken by the police for ensuring their safety and security,” Mr Singh said.
The meetings have been prompted in the wake of a sting of assaults on Africans in some parts of the country, including Delhi.
Union home minister Rajnath Singh had instr-ucted the police to ensure safety and security of Africans living in the city. The Africans have also been requested by cops to contact the local police whenever they feel uncomfortable or apprehensive.
