By | Arvind Jadhav | City News
Mumbai : The Mumbai police have made a significant decision to transfer the responsibility of curbing illegal activities in dance bars, gambling dens, and prostitution to the crime branch. This move comes after the social service branch, which was previously handling these issues, was shut down due to its alleged ineffectiveness.
The crime branch already has a heavy workload, dealing with complex cases related to the underworld, drugs, extortion, murder, and cricket betting. Adding more responsibilities to their plate may overwhelm them, potentially affecting their efficiency and ability to tackle serious crimes. The question on everyone’s mind is: can the crime branch handle the additional workload effectively?
Dance bars in Mumbai have been operating beyond their permitted hours, violating rules and regulations. Gambling dens and prostitution are also rampant in various parts of the city. The social service branch was previously responsible for addressing these issues but was reportedly inactive. The police department’s decision to shut down the social service branch and transfer its responsibilities to the crime branch has raised several questions.
Will the crime branch be able to handle the additional workload effectively without compromising on their existing responsibilities?
Will the transfer of responsibilities affect the crime branch’s ability to tackle serious crimes like underworld activities, drugs, and murder?
Is this decision merely a formality to address prostitution and gambling, rather than a genuine effort to control these activities?
What measures will the police department take to ensure that the crime branch is equipped to handle the additional workload and responsibilities?
Only time will tell if the Mumbai police’s decision to restructure and transfer responsibilities to the crime branch will yield the desired results. For now, it remains to be seen whether the crime branch can rise to the challenge and effectively curb illegal activities in dance bars, gambling dens, and prostitution.
