UP Police Chief on Gangsters, Yogi Adityanath, And Police Encounters | Dostcast w/ O.P. Singh (Retd)

OP Singh is the former DGP of Uttar Pradesh, known for his strategic leadership in law enforcement. In this episode, we discussed:

Leading the Kumbh Mela's security arrangements.
Negotiating with a kidnapper who kidnapped several kids.
Managing public order during the Ram Janmbhoomi verdict.

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
03:39 - How UP changed it’s reputation from lawless state to flawless state
07:17 - This is why UP governance changed big time
09:10 - People do look up to UP Police
10:32 - UP Police modernisation tactics
11:35 - What are the scope & limitations of work of a policeman
13:50 - The primary responsibility of a police
17:02 - This incident changed the entire law landscape of UP
18:05 - How this armed man kidnapped 20+ kids at his home
21:35 - How media made it difficult to devise rescue
22:34 - Uttar Pradesh CM is quick decision-maker
24:09 - How Mr. OP Singh handled this sensitive operation
30:35 - How to handle pressure and take tough decisions
33:36 - Two important police incidents that changed everything
37:55 - A policeman makes a lot of personal sacrifices
43:15 - The first forming of Khalistani movement
47:15 - How to gain trust of people as a Police Chief
49:26 - The split of Uttarakhand & Uttar Pradesh
52:51 - The challenges of managing law enforcement in UP
58:00 - As a police officer, you need to be faster than your political master
01:00:34 - How police has been utilising social media
01:02:29 - How OP Singh managed post-judgement on Ayodhaya verdict
01:06:23 - The frequent transfers happen and is it necessary?
01:10:14 - What happens when you get lost in Kumbh-Mela
01:13:37 - Up to 2 crore people come to Kumbh Mela
01:16:01 - Crowd management in Kumbh Mela
01:25:20 - The story of Mahendar Fauji Gang
01:28:00 - Police officers have a Rogue’s Gallery
01:29:00 - How was Mahendar Fauji encounter happened
01:30:00 - Noida & industrial challenge
01:31:51 - How UP police eradicated numerous gangs
01:35:50 - Why does people still have an aversion against police
01:38:00 - The British rulers made it difficult to have a mindset change
01:42:43 - What has remained same after OP Singh’s retirement
01:43:10 - How do you motivate all your personnel
01:46:42 - The diverse form of responsibilities of CISF officers
01:50:50 - Ending notes

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