New Delhi:, April 05 (KNS); Member of Parliament from Baramulla, Er Rashid participated in the discussion on a bill related to deputation in central forces. Speaking under what he described as “special circumstances” due to his custody, Er Rashid used the opportunity to highlight both institutional concerns and human experiences.
Baramulla MP Er Rashid began by acknowledging the officials involved in bringing him from Tihar Jail to Parliament. He expressed gratitude to the Delhi Police personnel and their Commissioner Mr Satish Golcha, as well as the CISF team under Rahul Tripathi, stating that while they understand his pain , they are bound by duty. He also thanked the Speaker and parliamentary staff especially SG for facilitating his participation.
Turning to the bill, Er Rashid explained that it deals with deputation of officers from services like the Central Industrial Security Force, Border Security Force and Indo-Tibetan Border Police. He raised serious concerns about the deputation system, arguing that it often leads to a lack of ownership and accountability. According to him, officers on deputation neither fully belong to the department they serve in nor feel responsible for its functioning, which ultimately affects efficiency and outcomes.
MP Er Rashid stressed that while IPS officers may be highly qualified, their expertise cannot replace the ground-level experience of personnel serving in border forces like the BSF.
Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelEr Rashid emphasized that the practical knowledge of officers stationed at borders is invaluable and must be recognized in policy decisions.
Focusing on Jammu and Kashmir, Er Rashid highlighted the role of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, stating that the force has worked under extremely challenging conditions for over three decades. However, he expressed concern that local officers, particularly those from the KPS cadre, are increasingly sidelined while IPS officers dominate key positions. He urged the government to ensure fair opportunities, timely promotions and proper recognition for local officers.
Er Rashid also touched upon sensitive issues of human rights, referring to incidents such as the Pathribal fake encounter and the Machil fake encounter. He asserted that human rights must be upheld and emphasized that no institution, including the police, is above the law.
In a striking concluding remark, Rashid proposed that a delegation comprising politicians, bureaucrats, and judges should undergo a short-term jail experience of three months. He argued that such an initiative would help decision-makers understand the realities, pain and suffering of inmates within the prison system. (KNS)