Kiran Dhingra,

President

Indian Civil and Administrative

Service (Central) Association

19th March 2012

Shalini Prasad
Dear Chief Secretary, Secretary The recent incident, in which a young IPS officer, Narendra Kumar, was killed on duty while attempting to prevent illegal mining in Morena on 8.3.2012, has shocked and distressed us all. The killing was an extreme but hardly isolated example of the increasing stresses and strains being faced by field administrative and police officers in the course of their duties. At such times, it is necessary to speak out in solidarity as a Service and to protect and support those of us who are in the field, at the cutting edge of governance. The Indian Civil and Administrative Service (Central) Association, of which Mrs Kiran Dhingra, Secretary Textiles, Government of India, is currently the President, met on 15.3.2012 to discuss the issue, and the resolution passed in the meeting is attached for your perusal and for circulation among alllAS officers of your state/UT. It is hoped that this resolution will send a clear message that officers will not let threats and violence stand in the way of doing their duty and upholding the highest values of the Service. The Association would request you to bring the Resolution also to the notice of the Chief Minister of your state. With regards,

Nitin Gokarn
Treasurer

( Shalini Prasad) Secretary, IAS Central Association To All Chief Secretaries of States & UTs

Copy to Ms Madhurani Tewatia, IAS

Kiran Dhingra, President

Indian Civil and Administrative Service (Central) Association

RP Watal Vice President

RESOLUTIONADOPTED BYTHE CENTRALIAS ASSOCIATION ON 15TH MARCH 2012 REGARDING THE KILLING OF IPS OFFICERNARENDRA KUMAR IN THE COURSEOF DUTY IN MORENA, MADHYA PRADESHON 8TH MARCH 2012

Shalini Prasad Secretary

"The fraternity represented

of serving and retired

IAS Officers of all cadres and batches, as Service (Central) Association, is killing of IPS Officer

by the Indian Civil and Administrative

shocked and deeply distressed by the ruthless and dastardly Nitin Gokarn

Narendra Kumar in Morena on 8/3/2012 while he was lawfully and bravely discharging his duty in attempting to stop illegal mining activity in his jurisdiction. Treasurer "The IAS Association is also deeply concerned at the lack of support reported by field officers when they take steps as per existing laws to stop or control illegal activities, such as illegal mining, which are acknowledgedly backed by big money and organised

crime. We urge State Governments to see this instance as a warning of the increasing confidence of the forces behind such illegal activities that no state machinery will stand in their way. The effectiveness of response, already perceived as inadequate, would suffer further if administrative field forces are not provided the unqualified and and are put in places where

unstinting support of the State to execute its authority,

they have to take action feeling isolated and inadequately equipped and left to fend for themselves. Bravehearts like Narendra Kumar are few; the rest constantly battle a that suggests inaction as the

growing cynicism of political intent and administrative wisest course. An open commitment

of intent and open show of support young and fight criminal exploitation of the

officers tasked to uphold the constitution country's natural wealth

is the need of the hour; it will directly

and immensely

strengthen Government's effectiveness of response and the assertion of law.

Kiran Dhingra,

While welcoming the latest decision of the State Government

to have a CBI enquiry

President

into the case, the Central IAS Association urges that concrete steps be taken by the Government to ensure that Narendra Kumar's widow, IAS officer Madhurani Tewatia,

RP Watal

can in future continue her career as an IAS officer fearlessly under the protection of law and with the full support of her seniors.

Vice President

The IAS Association hereby expresses its deep condolences to the family members of
Shalini Prasad

late Shri Narendra Kumar IPSand affirms its support for them in their quest for justice. Finally the Association places on record its highest admiration for the brave manner in which Narendra Kumar made the supreme sacrifice in course of duty. His memory will

Secretary

Nitin Gokarn

surely continue to be an inspiration for all AIS officers."

Treasurer