…urges IAC
THE Indian Arrival Committee (IAC) has expressed concern at the recent spate of robberies where members of both the urban and rural business communities are being targeted.
In an environment of increased business activities, the IAC said the security of business and people must continue to be given high priority.
In a statement yesterday, the IAC said it has noted the increased allocation by the government to the security forces and expect that these will be deployed in a manner to ensure improved safety and security for all the people of Guyana.
“These increased resources need to be matched with real results,” the IAC contended.
It suggested that perhaps a stricter mechanism to ensure that allocation of resources lead to sustained tangible efforts is actualised.
At the same time, the IAC said all citizens need to show support for the anti-crime measures being pursued including on-going reforms and improvements. The emphasis on community policing groups and efforts to attract more members into the security forces are commendable.
There must be a stronger resolve not to return to the crime spree of the early 2000s and ensure that a stable and secure environment is maintained so that the people of Guyana can live a normal life and fulfil their aspirations.
Further, the IAC urges that the law enforcement authorities toughen-up to check reports of harassment and demands for bribes especially traffic ranks on the highways.
“We have also received reports of vehicles being stopped by all types of units under the pretext of security checks and drivers are being demanded to pay sums for frivolous reasons,” the IAC stated.
It said these reports must be thoroughly investigated and guilty ones be dealt with according to the various force regulations.
In the context of peace, stability and national unity, the maintenance of law and order must not be compromised, the Committee added.
“We urge citizens to take all precautions, especially members of the business community. At the community level, we urge persons to support community policing efforts,” the IAC urged.
It noted that, at the end of the day, safe communities depend on alert citizens.