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The Print
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
No selfies or reels in uniform, orders Rewa DIG after inspector signs files to hit Aarzoo song
In the reel uploaded on social media, Ankita Mishra, inspector-in-charge of Sagra police station in Rewa district, was seen signing official files and pausing to mimic the lyrics and gestures of the popular song, ' Ab tere dil mein hum aa gaye ' from the 1999 movie Aarzoo featuring Madhuri Dixit and Akshay Kumar. The order by Rewa division Deputy Inspector General of Police Rajesh Singh Chandel, issued after a police inspector posted a reel recreating a Bollywood song while signing official files, said such behaviour hurt the image of the police force. Bhopal: Police in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district have barred officers from taking selfies or filming social media reels while in uniform, warning that any officer posting such content will face disciplinary action. The reel went viral on Instagram, drawing sharp criticism with several users suggesting Mishra should spend her time in the Mumbai film industry instead of the police force. In his order issued after the reel went viral, Chandel said, 'It has been frequently observed that some police personnel, while in uniform and on duty, are taking selfies and posting them on social media in a stylish/inappropriate/viral manner.' 'The Police Department is a disciplined force, and any such behavior by police personnel is considered indiscipline and brings disrepute to the department. This negatively affects the image of the police among the public,' he added. The order noted that despite repeated instructions, police officers and continued to engage in such behaviour. 'Not refraining from such conduct also shows a lack of seriousness towards their duty but also reveals the officer/employee's own poor intentions,' Chandel said in his order. 'If any such post is published on social media in any way, then the concerned officer/employee will be considered guilty of violating departmental discipline, and strict disciplinary action will be taken against them. The concerned employee will be solely responsible for the consequences of such actions.' Before Ankita Mishra, head constable Sanjay Verma from City Kotwali police station in Rewa had made several reels on popular Bollywood songs while on duty on April 16. Many of these reels had gone viral on social media, leading Superintendent of Police Vivek Singh to issue a show cause notice to her. Last year, in May 2024, another constable from Rewa had made a reel on a song in support of Samajwadi Chief Akhilesh Yadav while on duty. Vivek Singh had transferred the constable after the reel. After repeated incidents and previous disciplinary action failing to work as a deterrent, a formal order was issued, cautioning police officers and personnel. The order called for immediate compliance and asked all station heads to inform their staff and obtain their signatures in the station diary within the next three days. (Edited by Sugita Katyal) Also Read: Jaisalmer cop in soup for wearing riot gear, brandishing weapon during post-Pahalgam review
New Indian Express
27-06-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
DoE rule on Class 1 age limit in Delhi draws flak from parents, educators
NEW DELHI: The recent decision by the Directorate of Education (DoE) mandating a minimum age of six years for Class 1 admissions from the 2026–27 academic session has triggered a wave of criticism from parents and educators, who argue that the move could hinder progress rather than helping it. The DoE circular, issued on June 20, aligns the capital's admission policy with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right to Education Act, 2009, both of which advocate for a foundational learning framework beginning with three years of preschool education before formal schooling. However, many parents see the rule as regressive rather than reformative. 'Six years is very late for starting Class 1. By that age, children in other countries are already ahead. This will set our kids back in terms of learning and progress,' said Ankita Mishra, a parent. The criticism also stems from examples of young children in India demonstrating exceptional ability at an early age. Atharva Arora, a five-year-old from Delhi, recently gave a TEDx talk on development goals at Mount Abu Public School, making him one of the youngest TEDx speakers in the city. Similarly, Aaryan Shukla began mental arithmetic training at age six and went on to set a Guinness World Record in 2024 at just 12. 'Children today already have a high IQ and are exposed to a lot from a very young age. Honestly, many are ready for Class 1 by the age of five, even earlier. Holding them back until six feels unnecessary,' said Pujanjali Shekhar, another parent. Critics argue that enforcing a fixed age limit overlooks individual readiness and ability. 'Admissions should depend on a child's ability, not on age,' said Rakesh Singh. The new guideline lays out a phased age structure: Nursery at 3+, Lower KG at 4+, Upper KG at 5+, and Class 1 at 6+. While schools have freedom to name these stages, the structure itself is non-negotiable. Educators and parents alike question the assumption that every child requires a three-year preschool cycle before formal schooling. 'With so many resources available, children don't always need three years of pre-primary,' early childhood educator Bhavna Gautam said. Bring consistency, improve foundational learning: DoE The DoE maintains that the rule will bring consistency and improve foundational learning outcomes. However, the public dissent indicates many believe flexibility should take precedence over rigid age limits.
