Some of those who voted yes had this to say:
• When we look at the situation from the overall Indian perspective, I can say that Nagaland police by and large is more respectful to civilians compared to other police forces. Nagaland police, particularly the other generation is more chivalrous and disciplined force. But today younger officers and jawans are more reckless and have no regard for rule and policy. Still then, Nagaland police has been doing a good job and generally have been respecting the human rights of civilians.
• I think the Nagaland police is doing a decent job as far as respecting human rights is concerned. There is always room for improvement and I hope the police officers will consider field inspections to see if jawans are following norms and procedures.
• Are not the Nagaland women police doing and damn good job at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Delhi and making all of us proud. There may be a few bad apples in the basket, but lets look at the good ones and I feel proud of the Nagaland women police. I hope the Nagaland men police will learn a lesson or two from the women battalion.
• There is no reply, no reason why but to die. The means of communication seems to be wanting in the system of IRB security apparatus. It wont be unwise by grateful instead for the general public at times to take note of invariably undervalued or otherwise valuable yeoman service provided by IRB personnel for the state and its people and beyond. As a human kind being fallible by nature, how precautionary measures they may take with utmost care, patience and timely action sometimes become a victim of inevitable circumstances through no fault of their own. Yes imparting civilian human rights ought to be a basic ingredient of their training course which in future will help them more separating the sheep from the goats and behave responsibly even in the heat of the moment. Besides the result oriented superior officers with missionary zeal can effectively rein their errant boys by taking a swift disciplinary action from time to time.
Some of those who voted NO had this to say:
• Not at all. The Naga police, in particular the IRB are a rude bunch. No doubt some of those in the IRB are over qualified to be mere jawans, but because of employment problems they are serving as jawans, and maybe because of their frustration, they take it out on innocent civilians on any given chance. The Naga police needs to know their role, which is to maintain and keep peace, and so they cannot go around slapping and punishing civilians. They are not the judge. Even the recent incident in Golagat is a good example of abuse of power by the Nagaland police. The top brass of the police needs to take corrective measures, if not, we are all in serious problem.
• Nagaland police are among the most arrogant, obnoxious, irresponsible, lacklustre, semi-literate bunch of degenerate people i have ever seen.
• It is a little too a harsh comment but except some higher ranking officer and few God fearing person, majority of the Police are from the drop out cadre as well as the many educated ones too joint the force as the last resort. Most public do not appreciate their attitudes. Rigorous empowerment on Human rights education should be inculcated during the trainings otherwise who will Police the Police? Very challenging.
• Have been away for 15 years so no idea if things have changed. But they care two hoots about anything except stoop as low as begging for even one rupee at police check gates.
• So far I have not come across one instance where the Nagaland police has been applauded for respecting the human rights of civilians. Rather it has always been the other way. This is a shame for the Nagas. I hope the top brass of the police will do something about it. Their training curriculum must change immediately.
• 100% no, they act like animal who doesn't know the human right.
• The people in general have a low esteem for these police forces because of their ignorant boastings and tantrums thrown by them for simple things. Such acts of manner less behavoiur is a sign that they r no better then the goons themselves.
• What human rights? These Nagaland police are trained not to respect the public, but to terrorize them with fear and intimidation. No wonder, the Nagaland police has been earning a very bad reputation where ever they have gone. This is a shame. Something serious needs to be done - quickly.
• bcoz they want money, nonsense, highwayman, looter from passenger
• No, they never have concern for the civilian. Rather they seek their own personal benefits, extra income besides their salaries. Why are we unable to completely establish a dry state? Are we drinking our own products of whisky, rum, etc? All these flows in from outside states. We can completely stop the import of all these unwanted anti-social substances. But because of our greedy police. The armed force personnel who are suppose to maintain peace and justice are bound by briberies and corruptions. How can we say they respect the rights of the civilians?
• Majority of the lower cadres are miscreants themselves with no sense of discipline! How can they police the public.
• They probably dont even know what human rights is. Most of them are just there for the sake of employment and they follow orders. It is high time that strict human rights training based on international and national law should be taught to all police officers and jawans. The problem is also that since they are the police, they think they know everything and do everything they want to do. This attitude his not healthy. So good human rights educators should be taken on contract basis not just to teach and train police on human rights issues, but also to evaluate their performances on the streets.
Some of those who voted OTHERS had this to say:
• Nagaland police lacks a professional attitude towards policing. Rather they tend to be more goondagiri tactics. Nagaland police is capable of being a very well disciplined and effective force, but the rapid increase of battalions without proper assessment is creating problems. Because of the high percentage of unemployment, the government keeps creating new battalions and this has negative effect on the police. If Nagaland police is to be effective and professional, the govt must reduce the number of battalions so that more time, resources, training and professionalism can be given to the police force.
• Like most Indian security forces, the Nagaland Police is very disciplined only in its own camps and in the presence of its superior commanders. If you happen to go to any of the police camps, you will leave feeling that Nagaland police is a very qualified and disciplined force. Unfortunately, once they leave their camps, the Nagaland police becomes manner less and indiscipline. They have little or no regard at all for the innocent civilians. They will unleash their force without any provocation on the slightest hint of annoyance. This contradiction is the reality of Nagaland police.
• The behavior of Nagaland police is of 2 sides of a coin, one side has been able to give the people confidence by dominating the Law and Order situation in the state and ensuring dominance and a feeling of security in the state, however, indiscipline by few black sheep need to be addressed seriously by the higher authorities. The revolt at Chumukedima and the incident at Assam does not reflect well for the force. They are supposed to be guardians not devils. One thing is sure Nagaland police will have to take up its responsibilities seriously and the days of depending central forces would be over. It is the responsibility of the state police to ensure Law and Order not central govt. It is time police bosses tune up their force.
• In this era of heightened awareness and 24 hours media, there is little room for any error. Any act which contravenes the basic protocols of policy making is quickly reported with a ferociousness, like the recent incident in Golgahat where IRB soldiers exceeded their powers. This should be a great example and lesson for the Nagaland police. There is no room for errors. Erring personnel must be made an example of and swift action must be taken so that they don’t lose confidence from the public.
