Chief Minister Mohan Yadav emphasized the need for the Madhya Pradesh Police to be future-ready in order to protect society from the growing threats of Artificial Intelligence misuse and cybercrime. He directed that cyber desks be set up in every police station, cyber police stations be established in each district, and state-level call centers be created using advanced information technology. Additionally, he called for intensive awareness campaigns to educate the public about cyber fraud and crime. Dr. Yadav stressed the importance of monitoring social media for activities and messages, urging immediate action against those spreading false or misleading information. He advised that any misleading news, along with law and order issues, should be reported to the relevant department for fact-checking so that accurate information can be swiftly shared on social media. These directives were issued by Chief Minister Dr. Yadav during a Home Department review meeting held at Mantralaya, attended by Chief Secretary Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary Home S.N. Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary Dr. Rajesh Rajoura, Director General of Police Sudhir Saxena, and other officials.
Chief Minister Dr. Yadav emphasized the necessity of intensive monitoring to dismantle drug networks. He instructed the police to take strict action against suspicious individuals by increasing patrolling in areas prone to drug-related activities, on a station-by-station basis. He also called for enhanced surveillance of suspicious hookah bars, nightclubs, and similar establishments. To curb drug trafficking, he advised launching a coordinated campaign with neighboring states to target inter-state gangs. Additionally, he stressed the importance of taking firm action against cattle smugglers. In the meeting, directives were issued to make special efforts to prevent crimes against women and promote women's empowerment. Dr. Yadav underscored the need to ensure the harshest punishments for those convicted of sexually assaulting minors and called for a special campaign to recover missing girls.
Yadav said that arrangements should be made for intensive training for awareness regarding the new criminal code at the field level. According to the new system, budget provision should be made at the departmental level to provide pen drives, tablets etc. to the police staff as per requirement for investigation of each case and presentation of challan. FSL lab should also be established in every division.
Yadav said that in the meeting regarding anti-Naxal campaign chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, it was decided to completely end Naxal activities by March 2026. To achieve this goal, intensive operations should be conducted in potentially Naxal areas of the state. For this, Hawk-Force should be recruited as per requirement within the stipulated time frame. Chief Minister Dr. Yadav said that the police should coordinate with the forest department and exchange information in districts where activities of wild animals are likely to affect normal life or lead to loss of life. Yadav emphasized that a credible and efficient police system requires establishing trust in the police and ensuring a supportive working environment for police personnel and officers.