Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golchha has expressed serious concern over a growing trend within the department of not converting crime incidents reported to the Police Control Room (PCR) into First Information Reports (FIRs) in an attempt to project lower crime rates.

According to sources, during a recent weekly crime review meeting, Commissioner Golchha noted that several PCR calls regarding crimes were being "burped" or dismissed without being formally registered as FIRs. The top cop issued strict instructions that such practices aimed at reducing official figures will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

To curb this manipulation, the Commissioner announced a set of corrective measures. One of these is the strengthening of the PCR Unit’s feedback process, under which officers

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