Cops tap astrologers to net criminals

PANCHKULA: When intelligence doesn’t seem efficient and clues don’t lead to concrete investigation, law and order in the city gets guidance from some of the busy astrologers in Panchkula. Many cops in the township seek help from astrologers when they face trouble in keeping a check on the rising crime.
“They say the new DCP (deputy commissioner of police) is quite strict, which makes their job tough considering the frequent incidents of crime in Panchkula.They ask me astrological solutions to have peace in their area,” said a Sector 10 based astrologer.
Recently, senior cops even decided to hold a havan at Sector-14 police station after numerous crimes were reported in the area. One can spot many Panchkula cops wearing rings and lockets advised by their astrologers.
Another Sector 15-based astrologer from Panchkula says, “Earlier, just three cops used to consult me, but around seven cops come to me now. Their numbers have increased after various suspensions and transfers in the department due to rising crime.”
Some of the cops believe there is an astrological problem behind more crime in their area than in other areas. According to the astrological calculations given to cops by astrologers, Panchkula’s moon sign is Kanya (Virgo), which has a “Sadhesati dosh” till 2014. The astrologers say that city would witness a rise in criminal activity during this period. The cops have also been told by astrologers that incidents of violence and road accidents will also rise till 2014.
“I never visited an astrologer before as I did not believe in astrology, but when so many of my counter-parts were either suspended or sent to lines, I had to change my mind and consult them,” says an SHO of a Panchkula police station, adding “And it is on my astrologer’s advise that I have kept a particular plant in my office and have changed the direction of my seat to help me out of tough situations.”