‘Not on strike’

Denying the AAP government’s allegation that they are on strike, the Delhi IAS Association yesterday said they are totally neutral towards all political parties but they need a “culture of trust” to work.

“Cameras and recording cannot ensure my security. No one has assured us of our security and safety. There has been no attempt from the government to reach out to us so that we can feel safe,” IAS Association Secretary Manisha Saxena said.

“We all had various experiences of assault. We will not attend a meeting if we are not feeling safe. We have gone out of the way to ensure that public do not suffer, their work does not suffer, but we will not work at the cost of our life.

“We don’t go to places where we don’t feel safe. We need a culture of trust to work,” she said.

The officers said they are feeling unsafe after the alleged assault on Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash.

“If the chief secretary can go for a meeting late at night, that shows our commitment level. But we have to also look for our safety and self-defence,” said a member of the association.