SATYAMEV JAYATE 2 EPISODE 2

Satyamev Jayate Season 2 Episode: How to make the police force people friendly

Aamir khan is back with his issue based show 'Satyamev Jayate' which had created a stir in the society with its first episode. In more ways than one, each of the episodes stirred the inner conscience among many of us.

The First Episode featured the pertinent issue of sexual crime against women. In the last season, the show spoke about several important issues that plague the society- like female foeticide, dowry death, child sexual abuse.

This time Aamir Khan will talk about the police system in the country.

The Shocking State Of Police Chowkies

Did you know that only 150 litres of diesel is rationed to some police stations every month to handle every crime that comes their way? Or that stations are often the biggest defaulters because they never have enough money to pay theirelectricty bills? Aamir introduced us to IPS officer Abhinav Kumar who spoke of the constant shortages of manpower, fuel and even stationery at outposts that lead officers to use their influence to keep their stations up and running after government rationed supplies run out. Aamir also mentioned that while working on 'Sarfarosh', he met a few officers who told him that the constables themselves had to arrange from their own pockets for water while handling a dead body or taking an accused to the court for a hearing.

The Crippling Effect Of Corrupt Politicians

As is well known, the police-politician nexus has corrupted  the force because of the sheer influence those in power exert over postings and promotions. While a Supreme Court appointed  committee had directed states to create an independent body that would decide on ranks among the forces, it was met with non-compliance from irritated netas, among whom one chief minister even wondered aloud about what good it was getting elected if he couldn't decide how officers would be posted and promoted.

The Constant Misery Of The Constabulary

Constables or pandus make up for a staggering 92% of the force but the inhuman conditions they live and work in, coupled with bleak career prospects make it a job that's hard to be sincere at. While Aamir did argue that a large number of constables collect bribes, it was explained that the money collected filled the pockets of their seniors more often than not.

 Parallels With The British Force

Aamir spoke withSir Peter  Fahy, theCheif of police  in Manchester, United Kingdom about how officers rise in the ranks. Fahy explained that every officer began as a constable to ensure that there was greater understanding of the community they lived in and serviced. This is starkly different when compared to India where there are four different entry levels to the police thus leading to a divided force, where one group will always feel superior or inferior to the other. A plea was made to regularise the system so that all officers gained an equal chance to thrive within the system.

The show finally ended with a soulful song sung by Ram Sampath called 'Dhoondta Hai Mann Mera'