The Gujarat DGP Office’s Public Relations Centre has received 310 representations from citizens across the state since becoming operational eight months ago. According to Gujarat Police, the centre facilitated the registration of 28 FIRs in serious cases following complaints received through the initiative.What is the Gujarat DGP Office Public Relations Centre?The Public Relations Centre was established to provide citizens with a channel to raise serious grievances directly with the state police headquarters. It receives representations from people who seek police intervention in cases requiring attention."Since becoming operational, the centre has received 310 representations in eight months, showing the volume of complaints brought before the state-level police mechanism. Police officials said the initiative has also helped move serious cases towards formal registration."How many FIRs were registered through the centre?According to Gujarat Police, 28 FIRs have been registered in serious cases following representations received by the Public Relations Centre. These cases were processed after the complaints were brought to the attention of the concerned authorities.The FIR registrations represent cases where the complaints resulted in formal police action. The centre’s role includes facilitating communication and ensuring that serious representations receive attention from the appropriate police authorities.What do the 310 complaints indicate?The centre received an average of nearly 39 representations per month during its first eight months of operation. The complaints came from citizens across Gujarat and covered cases that were brought to the DGP Office for consideration.Police said the initiative provides citizens with an additional mechanism to communicate grievances at the state level. The complaints are examined and, where required, forwarded for appropriate action by the concerned police units.How does the complaint mechanism help citizens?The Public Relations Centre allows citizens to submit representations to the DGP Office when they seek intervention in serious matters. The mechanism is intended to improve coordination between citizens and the police administration.The registration of 28 FIRs demonstrates that some representations received through the centre resulted in formal criminal cases. Gujarat Police said the initiative has been operational for eight months and continues to receive complaints from across the state.Also Read : Delhi Crime Branch Nabs Man in Rs 1 Crore Extortion Plot
