India, Aug. 2 -- On his first day in office, newly appointed Delhi Police commissioner SBK Singh directed all district deputy commissioners of police and station house officers to conduct two hours of foot patrol daily to improve police visibility in the capital city. The order was issued during a meeting with senior officers at the police headquarters on Friday.

An officer familiar with the directive said the patrols will take place from 4.30pm to 6.30pm. "The CP stressed that senior officers must also be seen on the ground, not just the lower ranks," the officer said.

Singh also instructed that two officials - including a woman officer - must be present at all times at the public facilitation desk in every police station. While the wo...