NEW DELHI: The Madhuban Colony, where seven masked men barged into the
house of former director of prosecutions (NCT) on Thursday and smothered
his son to death, is said to be a safe colony in east Delhi. After
rising incidents of petty crimes, the residents requested the RWA to increase security in the area. But despite repeated requests, no action has been taken so far.
A tenant living at the 250-family colony claims that it is easy to gain
access to this "gated'' colony. "The four-gated colony is manned by
three guards during daytime, and five at night. But just one guard can
be seen in the entire block after 10pm. Most often, he is spotted noting
down car registration numbers at the main gate, said the tenant, adding
that it is easy to gain access to the DDA park, adjacent to the B block
where the incident took place.
A retired IG-level officer's
family told TOI how the local RWA had charged Rs 2,000 a month for five
guards, but only one would be visible at night. When TOI visited the RWA
office, it declined to comment. "We will not be speaking to anyone on
the incident as it is a sensitive issue,'' one of the office bearers
said.
According to local police, all attempts to secure the colony have been stone-walled. "We had asked for CCTV
cameras to be put up at strategic locations. But none of them have been
placed so far. We also asked the guards to be verified, along with
masons, vendors and labourers who work in the area,'' said an officer.
The locals, however, want police to play a more proactive role. Two assailants had opened fire at a constable at the Preet Vihar
crossing on Wednesday night and another robbery took place in the
neighbouring Ram Vihar area. "Lax policing adds to the crimes in the
area,'' said Mukesh Singh, a local resident.
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