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Security Guards to get Free Bus Rides in Delhi : Assures Kejriwal

The Chairman apprised the CM that there are over four lakh security guards working in Delhi at present which can act as a force multiplier in ensuring safety and security to the habitants and infrastructure of the state. This work force is currently approximately 30% deficient and with an estimated annual growth rate of 22%, the private security industry is one of the major job facilitators in the state. In this preview, CAPSI is keen to work in conjunction with the Delhi Government in areas of mutual interest in order to achieve the desired level of safety for populace.

CAPSI and CM on free bus ride for private securityCAPSI offered that a security guard in uniform on the way to his duty and back home travelling in the public transport can act as a deterrent to the criminals’ planning and their unlawful activities, and he mere can force them to refrain from such acts. In other words, a security guard by his sheer presence in the bus or in any other public transportation system can be able to provide incidental security to passengers. The private security guards are duly authorised and verified by the police and so their services can be used to boost safety of bus passengers in lieu of free ride given to them. They will act as ‘eyes and ears’ to ensure safety of women and children travelling in buses.

“The Chief Minister agreed to consider this demand. The association offered services of security guards to keep watch in buses and boost safety of women and children,” Somnath Bharti said.

CAPSI in a statement also confirmed that Mr. Kejriwal has agreed to consider the demand of the association to allow private security personnel to travel free in public buses in the city. The proposed ‘concession’ will be given to the security guards in uniform commuting to and from the places of their duty only.

“Each security guard shall be given a special badge so that public may recognise him/ her as protector of citizens. The Chief Minister appreciated the social responsibility character of CAPSI and wanted us to organise security training to students of the 12th class in all schools. The Delhi Government will sign a MoU to commence these programmes at the earliest. It will also launch the publicity campaign to popularise its partnership with CAPSI for ‘Yatri Suraksha’,” said Kunwar Vikram Singh.

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