Police struggling to meet government's demand for daily statistics due to staff shortage and lack of infrastructure
A severe staff shortage and lack of adequate technical infrastructure are hindering the police force's ability to provide the government with daily statistical reports efficiently.
With only 1.20 lakh personnel currently in service against a required strength of 1.35 lakh, the Tamil Nadu Police is facing an acute manpower shortage. The delay in filling vacancies caused by retirements and disciplinary suspensions has significantly increased the workload on existing officers.
Police personnel are daily occupied with VIP security, court duties, protests, and law and order maintenance. Simultaneously, they are struggling to process and provide the frequent, detailed statistical data requested by the government to various departments, including the intelligence wing.
Officials note that there is an urgent need for dedicated computer operators and improved digital infrastructure in police stations. Current technical issues, including slow internet and hardware failures, are causing delays in transmitting critical data to higher authorities.
Courtesy: Hindu Tamil Thisai