Bengaluru: State Director General of Police (DGP) Neelamani Raju has directed the police officials not to reveal every detail of the investigation to media as “today’s media glorifies the incidents.”
In a recent circular to the senior police officials, she said, “There is no need to give complete information of an investigation to media. Provide information just for the knowledge of the public.”
An official said that the DG-IP has warned, “Media houses report more on crime these days. As a response, they use the statement of the officials. In a few incidents, they prepare half or one-hour special programme based on the statements of officials. This affects the investigation. Now onwards no one should speak more with the media.”
“Secrecy of the information is very important in serious cases such as crime against women and children, and it is the duty of the officer to maintain it. Regarding this, the Supreme Court has passed many judgments. We have to follow those, otherwise stringent action will be taken,” the circular said.
