Chennai: Inspector General of police, IG Pon Manickavel on the eve of his retirement on Thursday, handed over the certificates to the personnel of Railway Protection Force (RPF) and delivered words of advice to them in Ayanavaram.
The Idol Wing head, IG Pon Manikavel, who retires on Friday said, "The police need not be afraid of filing an FIR. Their only fear should be the court of law. If a crime happens, go to the spot and make a thorough investigation. If the crime is established, you have to immediately approach the court and make an arrest."
"Police must read the law and understand it. Have good knowledge about law, especially in cases of making an immediate arrest.", he added.
"If you try to beat an accused to get a confession, it will not happen," he said and shared an anecdote from his own experience. He said, "In one of my cases while questioning a person, I gave him a chair similar to mine. I also served the same food I had. For 15 minutes I told him about the crime he had committed and its consequences. Following this, he opened up and made a confession."
Manickavel said policemen have a huge responsibility. "If a police officer has the will, he or she can reform an accused in six months. I am leaving behind my work to honest police officers and to youngsters."
He also gave away the certificates to the Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel.
