Need manual to deal with mental health patients: Delhi Police

Delhi | Tuesday | 13th November, 2018

Summary:

“The idea is to give such patients special treatment so they can be handed over to their families afterwards,” said a police officer. Delhi Police chief Amulya Patnaik has made a three-member panel under the supervision of Special Commissioner of Police. (Express Photo By Amit Mehra)Delhi Police is working to form a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to deal with mental health patients found unattended or indulging in petty crimes. (Express Photo By Amit Mehra) Delhi Police chief Amulya Patnaik has made a three-member panel under the supervision of Special Commissioner of Police. An officer said the SOP will be formulated, keeping the Mental Health Care Act, 2017, in mind..