A spree of hooliganism and lawlessness continues to plague the State capital. Sensational incidents reported over the past week in four separate areas, Gandhi Nagar, Misrod, Jatkhedi, and Shahpura, have not only raised serious questions about police effectiveness but have also deepened the sense of insecurity among citizens. The most concerning aspect of these crimes is the fearlessness of the assailants, who are brazenly attacking residential colonies, cafes, and vehicles parked in public spaces. Most gravely,

 

several incidents involved groups of 15 to 20 armed youths gathering to carry out highly co-ordinated attacks. This group violence is a clear indication of the growing audacity among the capital’s criminals and the complete erosion of their fear of the law. Preliminary police investigations and analysis of these four separate incidents reveal that miscreants frequently use minor disputes or old rivalries as a pretext to launch large-scale group attacks. Although the police have taken action and made some arrests, the critical question remains:

 

Will the police be able to get to the root of these continuous incidents and dismantle a larger network, or will such crimes continue unchecked? Visible policing on the streets: Public Following such a widespread attack on the city’s law and order, the need for stringent and comprehensive action has become clear. Senior citizens, colony residents, and the general public have united to demand an increase in police patrols, strict action against groups involved in hooliganism, and, crucially, increased police visibility (presence) especially during the night. Citizens argue that until the police are effectively visible on the streets, the morale of criminals will not be broken.