Patna, September 1: Bihar Director General of Police (DGP) Gupteshwar Pandey on Sunday made a tall claim saying that Bihar police are more efficient than United Kingdom (UK) and Canada cops. He said that the police is the department which works for 24 X 7. Pandey further added that Bihar police have to deal with anti-social elements throughout the day and yet people point fingers at cops. Pandey was speaking at an event in Patna to honour police officers for doing exemplary work. Bihar: Armed Assailants Rob Petrol Pump in Fatuha, Shoot Dead 1 Employee.

According to reports, he also lashed out at media for not showing the good work done by his department. Pandey said that if media continues to project a negative image of the state police then it will convey the wrong message to people. The Bihar DGP also urged intellectuals of the state to come forward to help police. Bihar: 175 Constables Dismissed from Service Over Violence by Policemen.

Meanwhile, Pandey also asked state police personnel to treat people with civility and respect as they are there to serve the public. He said, “Police officers have to understand that they are here to serve the public. We have to maintain a good image before the people. Officers should also behave respectfully with the people.”

The Bihar DGP during the event also announced that the state government has allotted land for 202 police station. He added that 109 police stations will get new buildings.

(With inputs from ANI)

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