The Delhi Police Commissioner Rakesh Asthana has issued a standing ordering according to which the Inspector (Anti-Terrorist Operations) has been re-designated as "Inspector (Law and Order)" while Inspector (Investigation) remains as Inspector (Investigation)". The CP has instructed that the issued order shall be strictly complied with in order to ensure segregation of investigation duties from law and order.Anil Mittal, the Additional Public Relation Officer (APRO) of Delhi Police said that the standing order exemplifies the need for focussed approach to crime, investigation and law and order and is an indicative categorisation of the professional charter of the S.H.O., Inspector (Investigation) and Inspector (Law and order) with the overall aim of enhancing specialisation and professionalism.
According to the order issued by Asthana on Friday, the Staraion House Officer being the Chief Investigating Officer is mandated as 'Officer -in-charge' for the purpose of the sections 154 Cr.P.C. to 173 Cr.P.C., and he shall be responsible for supervising the work and conduct of the Inspector (Law and Order) and Inspector (Investigation).