Security agency may lose licence

Gautam Budh Nagar police have recommended cancelling the licence of security agency, CISS Bureau, days after a handful of guards of the agency deployed at Lotus Boulevard in Sector 100 allegedly assaulted a resident of the society on September 8. The society’s apartment owners association has ended contract with the agency.

Rajesh S, deputy commissioner of police, Noida, said primary investigation shows the security guards were not adequately trained. “The security agency also did not comply with the rules laid down in the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005. Noida police have submitted a report to the ADG (law and order), Uttar Pradesh, seeking the cancellation of the agency’s licence,” said the DCP.

Suresh Kumar Singh (55), a resident of Tower 28 in Lotus Boulevard, said on September 8, he had asked for the key to the building’s shaft from a security guard. “The guard refused saying I needed fresh permission from the management. After a heated argument, I took the key and got the work done,” he said.

Singh said when he reached the ground floor, some 15-20 security guards attacked him with canes, rods and cricket bats.

A case was registered against five named and 15 unnamed persons under relevant sections of IPC at Sector 39 police station. Singh also named the AOA president Tej Prakash in his complaint. Prakash said he had no connection with the incident. “We condemn the incident and resolve to ensure the safety of residents. The same day (September 8), we called a residents’ meeting and decided to replace the security agency,” he said.

Meanwhile, the security agency said the guards were provoked. Sandeep Kumar, regional manager of CISS Bureau, said Singh first called the security guard demanding for the keys to the shaft and then abused him. “He then reached the ground floor, abused and slapped the guard. The guard then informed about the incident to other security guards, which led to the unpleasant incident,” he said.