Crime cases against women in the state have declined by 5.51 percent. There is a decline of 3.05 per cent in rape cases in 2018 compared to the year 2017.
This information was given at a high-level meeting under the chairmanship of Home and Jail Minister Bala Bachchan to review law and order and crime against women.
Bachchan instructed to maintain a strong law and order system. Police should be sensitive towards crimes against women. Bachchan told to focus on improving traffic system also.
It was told that there was a decline of total 5.35 per cent in general crimes also in the state.
There is a decline of 2.75 per cent in murders, 9.56 per cent in attempt to murder, 78.13 in dacoity cases, 16.16 in loot cases, 6.07 in thefts, 4.48 in masked burglary cases, 18.86 percent in sexual exploitation/harassment, 40.69 percent in riots and 4.94 per cent in other cases.
It was told that from the month of January to April, capital punishment has been given in 5 cases which include 4 cases of crimes against women.
Punishment has been given in total 1107 cases and 100 criminals have been awarded life term.
It was told that objectionable posts on social media are being effectively monitored. Police are alert for prompt action in any kind of incident.
Construction of toilets for women police workers in police stations and DNA labs were also discussed during the meeting.
It was told that law and order situation in the state was better.
Various religious festivals were celebrated peacefully this year. Law and order situation remained under control during various movements also.
It was informed that four phases of Lok Sabha elections in the state were conducted peacefully.
Around 96 CRPF and 107 SAF companies, total 92,000 police force including 73,925 policemen and home guard were deployed.
Meanwhile 77 thousand 183 non-bailable warrants were issued. Prohibitory action was taken in 3 lakh 57 thousand 910 cases. Nearly 7 lakh 66 thousand 27 litre illicit liquor and 9,250 illegal weapons were seized.
Principal Secretary Home SN Mishra, Director General of Police Vijay Kumar Singh, ADG CID Rajiv Tandon, ADG (Intelligence) Kailash Makwana, ADG (Crime against women) Anvesh Mangalam and
IG law and order Yogesh Choudhury attended the meeting.