Nature’s Call, Not the Town’s Eyesore: Cachar Police’s Stylish Crackdown!

The natural urge is universal, yet responding to it anywhere should not become the norm. Unfortunately, we have witnessed numerous instances of individuals relieving themselves along the city roads, leading to unpleasant odours and tarnishing the town’s charm. The Cachar Police have decided that enough is enough, taking a stand to preserve the town’s beauty. They’ve launched a special operation to apprehend anyone found engaging in this behaviour openly on the roads.

In a recent effort to tackle environmental issues, the police initiated a crackdown on individuals relieving themselves openly along Silchar Police Station Road, leading to the apprehension of 26 people. The presence of open drains on both sides of the road has resulted in these areas becoming makeshift public toilets, causing inconvenience and emitting unpleasant odours.

The operation, conducted by the police in front of Silchar Sadar Thana, aimed to curb this longstanding problem. Despite the cloudy sky, many individuals sought relief from nature, prompting the police to intervene. Those attempting to answer the call of nature were first warned from a distance, and subsequently, the police took action, detaining 26 individuals.

The police’s unique approach involved a few officers donning white attire, leading them to the field. Those arriving for relief were encouraged to maintain some distance due to fear, and after bursting balloons as a deterrent, the police also made some arrests.

Amidst these efforts, some police officers tried to chase and apprehend individuals evading capture. Although not always successful, some argued health issues like diabetes to gain sympathy but failed to do so.

A police official from Silchar Police Station stated that despite ongoing efforts, the problem persisted as many who regularly use the open spaces for nature’s call are small shop owners in the vicinity. Moreover, pedestrians often find themselves in uncomfortable situations when nature calls unexpectedly, leading to the accumulation of waste and unpleasant smells in the area.

The police detained individuals for an hour at the station as a deterrent, and then released them. A police official mentioned that this problem has been persisting for an extended period, and despite attempts to educate and warn, a different approach was necessary.

It is worth noting that a similar crackdown took place about a decade ago by the former Sadar Police Station Officials, detaining 39 individuals in a single day. However, the recent initiative apprehended 26 individuals and allowed them to leave after due warnings. Police sources suggest that stricter measures may be required in the future to address this ongoing concern.