Anil Chowdhry

Stories by Anil Chowdhry

Security concerns for Prime Minister Modi

Security concerns for Prime Minister Modi

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2014

The people in charge of the PM's security need to shift the emphasis from the numerical (the number of policemen deployed) to technology-based solutions to sanitise the area where he resides, works and during his road journeys, says Anil Chowdhry, former secretary (internal security), ministry of home affairs.

Independence of CBI: Myth and reality

Independence of CBI: Myth and reality

Rediff.com   15 May 2013

Without a strong political will the CBI cannot be freed from the government's control, says Anil Chowdhry

Social perversity: Police insensitivity and public outcry

Social perversity: Police insensitivity and public outcry

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2013

Instead of lamenting that the police is not doing its job, it is the duty of all citizens to bring these issues out in the open. We must try to find out what is going wrong and try to check this social malaise before it acquires demonic proportions and puts our country to shame before the civilized world, says Anil Chowdhry.

Hyderabad blasts: Core issues which need to be addressed

Hyderabad blasts: Core issues which need to be addressed

Rediff.com   26 Feb 2013

India is among the countries which face the highest level of threats from terrorists. But are we geared to meet this threat? No, says Anil Chowdhry.

What needs to be done to make Delhi a safer city

What needs to be done to make Delhi a safer city

Rediff.com   19 Dec 2012

Society must share the blame with the police who have at least quickly identified and nabbed the culprits. Let us see how fast the other wheels of the criminal justice system grind to award the accused exemplary punishment, says retired Indian Police Service officer Anil Chowdhry.

Should our aging heroes be left to defend themselves?

Should our aging heroes be left to defend themselves?

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2012

It is unfair to abandon national heroes like Lt General Kuldip Singh Brar when they travel aboard on personal visits. The government should step up and provide them with security cover, says Anil Chowdhry

Israel attack: Is Home Min walking diplomatic tight rope?

Israel attack: Is Home Min walking diplomatic tight rope?

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2012

While Home Minister P Chidambaram has declared the Israel embassy car bombing as a terror strike, he has opted not to name the perpetrators of the attack. Anil Chowdhry wonders why