An ex-Delhi Police ACP, Rajindar Pathania, has shared two observations from a recent visit to Germany, saying an encounter with German police and the cleanliness of public spaces made him reflect on policing, civic responsibility and lessons India could learn. Pathania recounted how police officers handled Indian travellers’ luggage during a security check and highlighted the role of citizens in maintaining cleanliness.
In a post on X, Pathania recalled an incident during his Germany tour when a bus carrying Indian travellers was stopped and surrounded by German police. The passengers were taken to a police station, where they were asked to get off the bus one by one. Their passports and visas were checked, while their luggage was searched.
