Gurugram: Haryana’s new Director General of Police, O.P. Singh, it seems, has evolved a new means of communicating with his subordinates—through open letters.
A day after penning his first letter addressed to the “Dear Haryana Police”, meant for his entire police force, the DGP on Friday sent another letter titled “Haryana Ke Vibhinn Zilo Me Mere Pyare SP, DCP Aur CP (My dear SPs, DCPs and CPs working in various districts of Haryana)”, urging a transformative approach to policing.
In his letter dated 17 October, from Chandigarh, Haryana DGP Singh emphasises making policing “friction-free” and people-centric, focusing on dignity, efficiency, and empathy.
The letter was also released to the media like the first one sent on Thursday, which included a cryptic couplet, “If my friend betrays, I feel ashamed”.
In his second letter, the new Haryana DGP has acknowledged that 90 percent people are law-abiding, desiring only minimal police interference and protection from criminals.
Telling his officers to minimise police interference in people’s day to day lives, the new Haryana DGP has advised them to keep their attitude cooperative during verifications, and ensure that the checking is only targeted and intelligence based, and not at will.
Urging officers to be courteous with people visiting police stations, Singh said they must ensure police stations are welcoming with seating, tea, newspapers, and polite staff.
Asking the officers to be respectful to victims of crimes, the DGP stressed the need for treating victims with the same respect an officer would show a senior, fostering trust and accessibility.
Singh said while 90 percent people were law abiding, 4 to 5 percent strayed into petty thieving due to poverty and ignorance, 2-3 percent acted impulsively with minor violence, while 1-2 percent were habitual and hardened criminals.
He said that the first 4-5 percent deserved rehabilitation through government schemes rather than jail, while the other 2-3 percent which acted impulsively with minor violence, needed healing and reconciliation over incarceration.
For the remaining 1-2 percent—habitual criminals—Singh suggested they face strict enforcement, with their illegal earnings seized and jail as their permanent address.
He called upon the SPs, DCPs and CPs to treat the youth—Gen Y, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha— like their own children, and placed special emphasis on women and girls, who form half the population and are stepping into public life in unprecedented numbers, urging tailored policing to ensure their safety and freedom, mirroring the respect shown to him.
Quoting Rahat Indori’s couplet, “Na hamsafar, na kisi hamnashi se niklega, hamare panv ka kanta hammi se niklega (only we ourselves can remove the thorn in our foot),” the DGP tried to motivate officers to actively contribute to societal and nation building.
He encouraged them to step out of offices, engage with communities, and uphold justice, impartiality, and honour.
The letter, signed off with a “Jai Hind,” reflects a call to action for a safer, more empathetic Haryana.
Singh’s directive marks a significant shift, blending traditional policing with modern sensitivity, aiming to redefine the police-citizen relationship.
Congratulated Hon’ble @cmohry Shrib @NayabSainiBJP Ji on completing the first year of the present term in office. #GodBlessHaryana pic.twitter.com/TINcGRSb4c
— OP Singh, IPS (@opsinghips) October 17, 2025
Later in the day, Singh posted his picture with CM Nayab Saini congratulating him on his government completing one year.
(Edited by Viny Mishra)