Patna, July 19 (HS). Chief Minister Nitish Kumar held a high-level review meeting on law and order on Friday. During the review, the Chief Minister gave instructions and said that law and order is the top priority of the government. Do not be negligent in controlling crime. Do not be careless in patrolling. Intensify night patrolling. To make night and foot patrolling more effective, senior officials should go to the area and do surprise inspection at night.
The CM said that everyone should work with full dedication to maintain law and order. The Chief Minister said that strict action will be taken against police personnel who are negligent in their work. He said that the crime investigation work should be expedited and completed on time so that action can be taken against the culprits soon. The police and administration should work diligently to maintain law and order and take strict action to control crime.
The Chief Minister said that 2,29,139 posts have been approved in various categories to increase the strength of Bihar Police. 1,06,436 policemen are working. The remaining vacant posts should be filled soon. We have made a provision of 35 percent reservation for women in the police since 2013. Now the number of women in Bihar Police has increased to about 30 thousand. The participation of women in Bihar Police is the highest in the country. He said that due to the increase in the number of women in the police force, the women who come to the police stations with complaints are getting convenience in resolving their problems and their confidence is increasing. The posting of women officers and women police personnel should be ensured in every police station. He said that it should be ensured that the visitors coming to the police station are treated well and their words are heard.
The Chief Minister said that more than 60 percent of murders happen due to land disputes, which is now decreasing. It has been informed that it has reached 46.69 percent, which is a good thing. He said that the work of land survey and settlement should be completed quickly so that the incidents of crime related to land disputes can be reduced completely. Keep a special eye on the implementation of liquor ban, identify the wrongdoers and take action. Identify the officials involved in this and ensure strict action. He said that strict action should be ensured to stop illegal mining. He said that an atmosphere of communal harmony has been established in Bihar, for this the policemen have done a good job. The administration and the police should keep a close watch on anti-social elements.
