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Q9. It is a State where prohibition is in force. You were recently appointed as the Superintendent of Police of a district notorious for illicit distillation of liquor. The illicit liquor leads to many deaths, reported and unreported, and causes a major problem for the district authorities.
The approach till now had been to view it as a law and order problem and tackle it accordingly. Raids, arrest, police cases, and criminal trials – all these had only limited impact. The problem remains as serious as ever.
Your inspections show that the parts of the district where the distillation flourishes are economically, industrially and educationally backward. Agriculture is badly affected by poor irrigation facilities. Frequent clashes among communities gave a boost to illicit distillation. No major initiatives had taken place in the past either from the government’s side or from social organizations to improve the lot of the people.
Which new approach will you adopt to bring the problem under control? (250 Words, 20 Marks)
Tag: Case Study
Decoding the Question:
- In Introduction, try to write a case summary.
- In Body,
- Mention the stakeholders involved in the case.
- Discuss your approach to bring the problem under control.
- In Conclusion, try to write an opinion.
Answer:
Case Summary:
A State where prohibition is in force and i was appointed as the SP of a district notorious for illicit distillation of liquor, causes many deaths. All the administrative measures had limited impact.
My inspection revealed that the concerned area of the district is economically and educationally backward and no initiatives were taken by the government or social organizations in the past to improve the life of the people.
Stakeholders involved in the case:
- I was appointed as the Superintendent of Police of the concerned district.
- People of the district who were involved in the illicit distillation of liquor.
- Government and social organizations.
- Society at large.
The approach that I will adopt to bring the problem under control are:
- I will take up this case not only as a law and order problem because this method is not producing desired results as in the case it is mentioned that raids, arrest, police cases, and criminal trials – all these had only limited impact.
- My first focus will be to eradicate the socio-economic disadvantages of the region. Looking from a humanistic angle, it is generally found that psychological aspects are also involved in the given ill practice, where people in hardship find refuge in intoxication.
- Along with conventional policing, I will fall back on ‘community policing’ as done in Kerala as well to seek a complete and effective solution to the problem. Based upon this particular case, conventional policing comprising raids, arrest, police cases and criminal cases are ineffective in decreasing illegal distilling and consumption of liquor.
- Apart from the fact that the Superintendent of Police has the mandate for policing to look after the state of law and order and to take measures to check illegal and criminal activities. So I will carry out my role according to the mandate.
- I will promote the agricultural, small scale, and cottage industries. Promoting more participation of people in agricultural activities will act as motivation for more positive engagement and investment at the right places.
- I will promote SHGs to cooperate with the government and police department.
- I will deploy police personnel (without uniform) and volunteer groups at grass root level.
- An app will be launched to report any illicit distillation, places of imminent dangers, violence, etc. The App is to be monitored by police for swift action.
- Street plays will be organized and the community will be mobilized in support of liquor ban. By participating in street play, and listening to it, the consciousness of a person will be shaken and he can be reformed.
- Even while resorting to conventional policing I will try to stay ‘humane and sensitive’ and not generally take ‘third degree’ measures till it becomes indispensable.
- I will try to urge other stakeholders with authority in the loop such as district magistrate, MLAs and MPs to carry on development initiatives in the right earnest and efficiently so as to eradicate deprivation and lack of development that drives people to seek livelihood from illegal distillation which has other serious repercussions.
- And lastly, I will collaborate with schools and colleges to educate and make people cognizant of ill effects of illegal distillation and the possibilities of better livelihood opportunities and a dignified life. This will touch a very large number of families and youths.
The prime motive is a total prohibition on illicit distillation but given the situation on the ground, it is prudent to first pursue with socioeconomic, psychological, and ethical considerations. Going by this, it will curb the demand for liquor by locals and would help in proper enforcement by taking legal recourse at last.
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