From Our Special Correspondent
Daijiworld Media Network
Bengaluru, Apr 2: Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai has reiterated the State Government’s commitment for the welfare of the police personnel and promised a sum of Rs 5 crore for the corpus fund for the welfare of the retired police officers.
Speaking to media persons after participating in the Police Flag Day celebrations in Bengaluru on Saturday, he said people expect the Police to work with efficiency and honesty.
The State police are functioning well and the government has started construction of more than 10,000 houses for the police personnel at a cost of Rs 5,000 crore.
Karnataka has the distinction of providing the highest housing facility of 45% for its Police personnel. It would be raised to 60% by 2025. Bommai said.
For the first time 100 new Police Stations were sanctioned last year and Rs50 cr has been provided this year for purchase of vehicles. Action has been taken for recruitment of over 16,000 police personnel, Bommai said.
The Chief Minister said Deputy Commissioners and SPs in all the districts have been instructed to take necessary measures to ensure peaceful celebration of 'Hosathodaku'.
The festivals should be celebrated without any disruption in law and order, he said.
Replying to a question from media persons about campaign by some pro-Hindu outfits against Halal meat, Bommai said, officials have been instructed to hold peace meetings in their areas to ensure peaceful celebration of the festival.
“Crime can be controlled if the police function without any compromise with crime and criminals. The State government is proud of its Police force and I wish the State Police rises to the top spot in the country,’’ he said.
Conscience, Humanity are important
Maintaining peace, order in the society and ensuring the security of the people is the duty of the Police department. Discipline, efficiency and integrity is very important in the force. Our Police force is known for its conscience, impartiality and humanitarian qualities. Conscience and humanitarian ideals are important to ensure peace and social order, Bommai said.
Forensic laboratories play an important role in crime detection and nabbing the criminals. Police stations with Forensic, Narcotics and Cyber labs have been opened in Bengaluru. Stations in Hubballi and Ballari too are being upgraded, he said and instructed upgradation of Forensic labs in Shivamogga and other places.
Strengthening Intelligence
Intelligence gathering by the Police too is very important. The intelligence wing of the Police would be strengthened by a new training system and additional staff strength, Bommai said.
The State government has taken several initiatives for the welfare of Police personnel. Better health services, bandobast allowance, promotions, approval for construction of 10000 houses, and grant of Rs100 cr for health services for the Police are among them, Bommai said.
Police Modernisation
The State government has made full utilisation of grants by the Centre for police modernisation. A huge modernisation programme is needed to prevent cybercrimes and drug running.
"We need to change the situation where crime leads the law to a situation where the law is ahead of the crime and criminals," Bommai said.
War against Narcotics
Karnataka Police have declared a war against narcotics. Karnataka Police have set a record in seizure of narcotics in the country. Criminals are being punished under the new rule, he said.
The war against narcotics should go on relentlessly, Awareness should be created among school and college students against drug addiction, he said.