Summary:
Conceding that traffic management in the city was an added responsibility of the police, Mr.
Rao said the force could do precious little without cooperation from the citizens. To a question on the controversy over offering of namaz in the open, Mr.
Rao said the matter was under observation. Emphasising quick disposal of cases, Mr.
Rao said Station House Officers were told in a meeting to reduce backlog of cases to at least 20%. Mr.
Rao, who was the Superintendent of Police in 14 districts of Haryana, earlier promised to deal with this strictly after a stern warning. Police visibilityInteracting with journalists a day after he took charge, Mr.
Rao said prevention and detection of crime was the primary responsibility of the police..