Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that efficient law and order arrangements are the State Government's top priority. Peace is necessary for development, industrialisation and investment.
The CM was addressing a symposium, 'Safe Madhya Pradesh-Better Madhya Pradesh' during the inauguration of the Police Officers Meet here on Saturday.
Home Minister Babulal Gaur was especially present on the occasion. The Chief Minister said that Madhya Pradesh police's achievements are glorious.
Problems like dacoity and SIMI's terrorist activities have been eradicated in the State. Police should make efforts to overcome shortcomings with efficiency and capability. Curb crimes with better use of modern technology, he added.
A good experiment in this regard has been made in Indore. Crime against women should be curbed effectively. Use modern technology for protecting women. Criminals must have fear of police. Besides, common people should regard police as friend. Maintain communal harmony at any cost. Hold dialogue with every section of society. Make constant efforts to protect poor and weaker sections and solve their problems. Community policing should be made with greater excellence.
Enforce traffic rules strictly to curb road accidents. Take initiative for better education of police personnel's children. The CM said that Police Officers Meet is a good initiative.
Home Minister Gaur said that police is necessary for better social order. Police Department should work on concept of Smart Police and become modernized, efficient, responsible, trustworthy and cooperative.
He stressed the need for increasing number of police personnel. DGP Surendra Sinh informed that number of police personnel in the state has increased by 32 per cent. New police welfare schemes have been introduced. Police should keep a humanitarian approach, he said.
ADG Vipin Maheshwari gave a presentation on 'Safe City-Smart City'. ADG Anvesh Mangalam gave presentation on 'Dial-100', ADG Rajiv Tandon on 'Crime and Criminal Tracking and Systems' and ADG Sachin Atulkar on 'Women's Security'. Welcome address was delivered by President of Indian Police Service Federation Pawan Jain. Federation Secretary KB Sharma proposed vote of thanks.