Bassi's parting shot: 'Delhi police's functional autonomy is sacrosanct'

February 29, 2016 11:49

Outgoing Delhi Police Chief BS Bassi said today that it is a "misunderstanding" that the Delhi Police works under political pressure.

"Delhi Police's functional autonomy is sacrosanct. Some also think Delhi police works under political pressure. Please remove that misunderstanding," Mr Bassi said at his farewell function.

"Those who have questions regarding Delhi police autonomy, I want to take them back to history," added the officer, who retires today after a three-year term as Delhi Police Commissioner

Alok Verma will take over from him.

The last few weeks have been particularly controversial for Mr Bassi, who has been accused of mishandling the JNU case.

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