State Govt hails SPUNER
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, June 01 2018: The Special Police Unit for North Eastern Region (SPUNER) under Delhi Police is a landmark support for NE people in the National capital.

This Special Branch of Police is not only an innovative intervention but it also signifies the sensitivity and responsiveness of the Government of India towards the most critical issue of NE people in the National capital, said a press release issued by the Government of Manipur.

Delhi Police has established this special branch of police to handle cases pertaining to crimes against NE people with a special focus.

Central Government, in its commitment towards the safety and well-being of NE people, has allocated substantial funds towards expansion and strengthening of SPUNER.

While Government of India has allocated about Rs 24 crore for construction of a dedicated SPUNER complex, the requisite land has already been acquired.

The police force - both Constables and officers - are inducted from NE background.

About 43 3 Constables have been specially recruited from North Eastern region to SPUNER.

Of them 299 are males and 134 females.

A Joint Commissioner of Police heads the SPUNER while a DCP looks after the Special Cell for North East.

SPUNER was set up with the creation of North East Cell in 2014.At the same time, data bank on crime against NE people was also started.

Since then about 1000 crimes against NE people were registered till the end of 2017.A statistical analysis of the initial 251 calls received at SPUNER reveals that majority of cases against NE people relate to cheating/fraud and non-payment of salary.

Among other notable cases are threat, sexual abuse, harassment, and racial attack.

Apart from preventive, investigative and prosecution measures, SPUNER has adopted a multi-pronged approach to engage a variety of players in making its strategy more effective.

It has designated 58 Delhi Police North East representatives who belong to NE region.

The contact details of these representatives have been circulated to all NE State Bhawans and other installations pertaining to NE people, it said.

Besides, special empanelled Legal Service Advocates ate also designated for legal aid to North Eastern people.

A list of empanelled hospitals is also issued.

Creation of SPUNER has instilled a new sense of safety and security among NE people in Delhi.

Dedicated helpline number of SPUNER is 1093, it added.

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