Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has adopted a strict stance on the law and order situation in the state and made it clear that negligence in controlling crime will not be tolerated at any level.
The Chief Minister said that in police station areas where crime is not brought under effective control, accountability of the concerned officers will be fixed and, if required, stringent action such as demotion will also be taken against them.
The Chief Minister was interacting with mediapersons on Friday after the pre-Budget consultation meeting.
Saini said that he has stated earlier as well that the Haryana Police is a strong and capable force. However, if crime or the illegal drug trade is increasing in any area, the concerned Superintendents of Police and Station House Officers will have to seriously introspect.
Holding periodic review meetings, identifying the root causes of problems, and finding concrete solutions are the responsibilities of the officers concerned, he said.
He said that when common citizens, especially women, complain about crime or illegal activities in an area, it is the duty of the police and the administration to take immediate and effective action.
The Chief Minister reiterated that maintaining law and order is the government’s top priority and that no laxity of any kind will be tolerated in this regard.
Saini directed officers to intensify the campaign against crime and drugs so that people are provided with a safe environment and good governance is ensured in the state.