Editor,
I wish to draw the attention of the public to the unsung Shillong Police personnel of the East Khasi Hills District, DEF, Shillong. The staff of the police department of our district have worked tirelessly and cheerfully during the 12th SAG here in the city to see that everything was done excellently in terms of providing security to the players and in and around the venues, controlling the traffic in the city (which was not a piece of cake to handle). While many of us were busy rushing to different venues to witness the games, they were busy handling the huge crowd in a professional manner with security checking, arranging queues and maintaining law and order in and around the venues. They have given a good image for the Shillong Police to the foreign and national players. Their sacrifice should be exceptionally noted by the public. Of course, there were inconveniences and shortcomings to meet the interest of the public and keeping in mind that they are also human beings. In spite of these errors, they did their duty effectively as expected and worked with all their hearts, mind and might. Their good works are often unnoticed and unreported by the media or individuals. I believe they should be given the credit and appreciation for what they did.
Not just on special occasions but on a daily basis as well, they have shown their dedication, valour, spirit of servant hood and integrity towards their job. They put their lives on the line every day. It is not something they do, it is who they are. They stand on guard in the city streets from morning till mid- night throughout the four seasons. Traffic police stands at every busy road junction in spite of extreme weather conditions controlling the heavy traffic and observing that no drivers violate the motor vehicle laws. For cops, there is no Christmas season, New Year, Diwali etc and no social life. They work during the holidays so we can enjoy ours. It is actually on these occasions that they have to redouble their efforts and work more and plan their strategies. Cosmopolitan Police stations like Sadar, Laitumkhrah and others are in extra full swing during the festive seasons. Law enforcement work is more than a job to most who get involved in it. These are the unsung heroes who are facing extraordinary circumstances and acting with courage, honour and self-sacrifice. Cops deals with crime scenes painted in hell, coax a confession from a child abuser, comfort a murder victim’s family, apprehend illegal offenders, running here and there for absconders, and then read in the daily paper how law enforcement isn’t sensitive to the rights of criminal suspects. Police men and women are keepers of peace and protectors of the public. They are the backbone of the nation’s domestic defense to those who are a threat to the security and peace and tranquility of the state.
Accordingly, I would like to congratulate all the staff of the law enforcement from the top ranks to the lowest ranks who are serving on the field and out of the spotlight as well for their unwavering service and dedication towards the public to whom I owe my highest gratitude. I admire what they do and support them in every aspect of the job. God bless those parents who bring forth such brave sons and daughters to serve with the prestigious Meghalaya Police Department.
I hope to see this same kind of public service spirit continue and improve in the coming days and years and develop a strong and good police-public relationship and make Shillong a better place to live in.
Next time you see a cop. Just say, “Thank You”.
Yours etc.,
Melamshwa Allya
Law Student of NEHU.
Shillong-2