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Former Assam DGP GM Srivastava Highlights Public Demand for Instant Justice
✍️ Indianmasterminds
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 12:37 AM
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Former Assam Director General of Police GM Srivastava has warned that rising public calls for encounter killings reflect a demand for instant justice.
In a recent interview, former Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GM Srivastava expressed concern over the growing public demand for encounter killings as a means of achieving instant justice. Srivastava, who served as DGP until 2023, noted that the trend reflects a deep frustration with the perceived sluggishness of the legal system.
The former police chief highlighted that while the law requires due process, many citizens feel that the justice system is too slow and that encounters are seen as a quicker alternative. He cautioned that such sentiment could undermine the rule of law and erode public trust in law‑enforcement agencies.
Srivastava urged state authorities to strengthen judicial processes and improve transparency in investigations to address the root causes of public dissatisfaction. He also called for community outreach to educate citizens about the importance of lawful procedures.
The comments come amid increasing media coverage of encounter cases across India, prompting a broader debate on balancing swift justice with constitutional safeguards.
The former police chief highlighted that while the law requires due process, many citizens feel that the justice system is too slow and that encounters are seen as a quicker alternative. He cautioned that such sentiment could undermine the rule of law and erode public trust in law‑enforcement agencies.
Srivastava urged state authorities to strengthen judicial processes and improve transparency in investigations to address the root causes of public dissatisfaction. He also called for community outreach to educate citizens about the importance of lawful procedures.
The comments come amid increasing media coverage of encounter cases across India, prompting a broader debate on balancing swift justice with constitutional safeguards.