From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Aug 10: In his first meeting with all senior police officers after assuming office, Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai on Tuesday tasked the State police to check the crime rate throughout the State and said police must bring down the crime rate as crimes are like a virus that must be contained.
Addressing all senior police officers along with the new Home Minister Araga Jnanendra, Chief Secretary P Ravi Kumar and other senior officers including the State Director General of Police Praveen Sood in Vidhana Soudha, the Chief Minister wanted the police to be people friendly while taking determined steps to curtail the crime rate very strongly.
Bommai said the State Government has already initiated several steps for advancement and improvement of basic facilities for the policemen and wanted the police to concentrate on the several challenges confronting them and the State, including helping the State administration in its action for preventing the possible Covid Third Wave by taking suitable precautions in all border districts.
The senior police officers must work more responsibly and make inspection in all check-posts along the borders mandatory.
Gambling, dark web and all other illegal activities must be put down without making any compromises, the Chief Minister said and made it clear that crimes cannot be tolerated.
The fight against narcotics and drugs must be vigorously continued and strict action must be taken in all districts to contain the menace, he said.
The Chief Minister said maintaining law and order must be the first priority while taking steps to prevent land disputes. He wanted the internal security division must be strengthened.
Home Minister Araga Jnanendra urged the Chief Minister to provide necessary support for improving and ensuring better functioning of the police department.
The Home Minister wanted the police officers to accord top priority to investigate all criminal cases speedily and made it clear delays will not be tolerated.
Additional Chief Secretary to Home Department Rajneesh Goel, Principal Secretary to Chief Minister N Manjunath Prasad and other senior officials were present.