New Delhi: Delhi police chief Sanjay Arora instructed staff not to use complex Urdu or Persian words while filing FIRs, diaries, or chargesheets. He said that “Aham” is no longer acceptable; instead, “Vishesh” or “Special” are acceptable. “Mujrim” is forbidden; however, “Apradhi” or “Culprit” are permitted.
The order issued by the Delhi Police Commissioner follows a decision issued by the Delhi High Court in 2019 for the police to adopt basic and plain language that the complainant and all parties concerned can understand.
The high court said Delhi police, “Too much flowery language, the meaning of which is to be found out by a dictionary, should not be used. FIR should be in the words of the complainant. The police are there for the public at large and not just for persons with a doctorate in Urdu or Persian. Simple language should be used, instead of high-sounding words. People have to know what is written. It applies to the use of English also. Don’t use bombastic language.”
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The chief said in a circular that some officers are using archaic Urdu and Persian words. To avoid this, he said to use alternatives from Hindi or English and handed over the list of 383 complex words with their simple and alternative equivalents to all the district officers.
The circular describes that senior officers at a police station and district level should take care of this, and if they do not follow the instruction, disciplinary action will be taken.
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