Sentinels Save Police Face ....Because lucrative business it definitely is. On February 27, 2019 the government sanctioned Rs 25,89,000 to pay 86 traffic sentinels. Approval was also given for Rs 11,92,000 to pay 47 sentinels that was owed to them. Up to October 2018, over Rs 40,00,00 was paid to our heroes, with one sentinel earning a whopping Rs 8,60,000. So, basically as a tax payer I am underwriting the traffic cop’s salary as well as paying the sentinel for doing the cop’s job!''''''''''''''
.........So, do these sentinels really have ethics or, are they just mercenaries? Are they themselves above board? I seriously doubt it. Would a sentinel report a family member, relative or friend to the police? No way. Has one sentinel reported another’s wrongdoing? Possibly, but the police wouldn’t tell us. -- *When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.* * - Dalai Lama * Lionel Messias Editor, *Goan Spirit*, *Goa's Spirited Online Weekly Magazine.* Website:www.goanspirit.com Worked for the best: Goa Today, Gomantak Times, Herald, Mid-Day, The Pioneer, Indian Express (Bangalore), Economic Times (Chennai, Hyderabad), Newstime (Hyderabad), Gulf News (Hyderabad) 125-E, Bellem, Velsao, P.O. Cansaulim, Goa 403712 Mob:9822152164