The lineage of district police establishment in Chaibasa can be traced back to 1837. Over the decades, Chaibasa police has come a long way in
maintenance of law and order, controlling crime and in serving people of the district.
Chaibasa, the second largest district of Jharkhand,borders Khunti on the north, Keojhar and Mayurbhanj districts of Orissa on the south, Saraikela on the east, Simdega and Sundergarh district of Orissa on the west. The district is full of hills alternating with valleys, steep mountains and deep forests on the mountain slopes.
Over the years, left wing extremism has emerged as a great internal security threat to India in general and Jharkhand in particular. Lack of development, hilly and forested terrain and presence of interstate boundary facilitates growth of Naxalism in the soil of Chaibasa also. But with the whole hearted dedication and hard work, Chaibasa Police is fighting the menace with full vigour.
A multi-pronged strategy has been adopted by Chaibasa police to fight evils of naxalism. Security forces conduct area domination patrolling in the rugged terrains of Saranda forest and in remote villages on a regular basis. Upon specific information about naxals, operations are launched in order to arrest or neutralise them. Inspite of the hostile terrain and presence of inter-state boundary, strong anti-naxal drives have ensured to contain naxal menace in Chaibasa region. Operations conducted by Police in recent years resulted in the arrest of several commanders and the members of armed dasta, recovery of weapons and documents, demolition of training camps etc.
In order to mitigate the challenge posed by the presence of inter-state and interdistrict boundary, co-ordination meetings are held amongst neighbouring districts both in Jharkhand and Orissa, where exchange of information is facilitated and joint operations are planned. Also informal interactions at police station level are encouraged. Community policing forms a vital component of policing in left wing extremism affected areas. Realising this fact, Chaibasa police has taken up community policing measures in a big way. Free medical camps have been organized at remote villages and the response has been highly encouraging. Blankets, clothes and other essential commodities were distributed among the poor people of farflung villages. Sewing machines were distributed to selected women self help groups.
By the initiative of Chaibasa police as a part of community policing, schools have been started in inaccessible areas. At present 5 such schools are running in Talkobad area. Unemployed youth are being trained in driving skills and are employed in private firms.
In order to establish a good rapport with the public, police has taken initiatives to strengthen traditional Manki Munda system of tribal society. Meetings of such Manki Munda are held every month and the Officer-in-Charge of police station takes note of the issues raised by villagers and presents them before Deputy Commissioner for necessary action. Infact this initiative by police has enhanced the role of SP in the social- cultural milieu of the district.
Along with anti-naxal operations, Chaibasa police has taken initiatives to improve normal policing activities. Crime prevention has been given weightage. As a result property offences such as dacoity, loot and theft have been brought under control. In order to ensure better conviction rate, police and prosecution are working in tandem.
Regular meetings are held to ensure better coordination between the two. Speedy trials are taken up in important cases. Behind every success, there are stories of toil and sacrifice. In our efforts to ensure peace and tranquility in the region, several of our brave police personnel made the greatest of sacrifice, that is to sacrifice their lives at the altar of duty. We salute those brave martyrs and the inspiration from their sacrifice will provide the driving force for our future endeavours. |
