Fighting bad press and allegations of lawlessness from the Delhi government, Delhi Police has come up with a 30-minute “documentary” film on themselves.
Focusing entirely on its strengths, the video has top police officers, lawyers and the public singing praises of the police force.
Claiming they are alert while doing background checks on Pakistani nationals in Delhi, the video also has a Pakistani man praising the force.
Footage of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sharing light moments with Police Commissioner B.S. Bassi also feature in the movie, as do shots of Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Work on the film began many months before the renewed bad blood between the Keriwal-led government and Delhi Police.
“In the history of Delhi Police, there was not even one complete documentary on the force. We decided to make one ourselves so that the public get to know about the various aspects of policing that they generally are unaware of,” said Joint Commissioner of Police (Central Range) S.K. Gautam.
Unveiling the documentary in front of media at the police headquarters on Monday, the officer said they initially hoped to take the film to the public through the media.
“It will also be played at police stations in the city,” Mr. Gautam said.
The video takes a quick look at various initiatives by Delhi Police and some of the many departments.
Marked with poor audio in its second-half, the film offers screen space to most senior police officers to speak about their respective departments.
Dramatised versions of the public facing difficulties and the police coming to their rescue form an important component of the film. The film-makers have also roped in spouses of Delhi Police martyrs to talk about their dead partners.
Focusing entirely on its strengths, the video has top police officers, lawyers and the public singing praises of the police force
