The Group of Technology Companies (GTech), industry body of IT companies in Kerala, has thanked the Police Department for its swift response in dealing with the anti-social elements who harassed an IT professional and his wife here on Wednesday.
In e-mails to the Chief Minister and the Director-General of Police, GTech said it was heartening that the police acted with alacrity and a profound sense of duty in apprehending the goons.
“Given the nature of the job, IT professionals have to work late at night and employees, especially women, find it intimidating venturing out on the streets. While most companies provide company transport, often short distances would have to be covered by foot. Lumpen elements do take advantage of the cover of darkness and play mischief.”
“If the police discharge its duty professionally, as it did on Wednesday, IT professionals who have to return home after dark will feel much safer. An ecosystem that supports free and safe movement of IT professionals at all times is an important consideration for companies when they assess various destinations to start operations. The commendable action on Wednesday sends the right signal and we will like to thank all the individual policemen for their prompt action,” said GTech.
