Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that immediate and strict action with full sensitiveness should be taken to prevent crimes against women in order to generate fear among the criminals. Prepare division wise strategy to control crimes. Make strong arrangements at district level to tackle cyber crimes. Besides, conduct an awareness campaign to stop fraud by chit-fund companies.
Chouhan was addressing the IGPs, DIGs Conference at Police Headquarters (PHQ) here on Tuesday. Minister for Home Bhupendra Singh was also present on the occasion.
Chouhan mentioned that Police in Madhya Pradesh has faced every challenge with utmost dedication and devotion. Police’s achievements are proud worthy. law and order is such a field, where new challenges emerge constantly. The methods of crime are changing in accordance to the fast developing technology. Cyber crime is thriving in the society in the form of new challenge. We will have to stop it with strictness. Constant patrolling should be conducted at the places like women hostels, colleges, schools and coaching centers. He further mentioned that constant patrolling should be carried out by up to beat level team. Ensure effective presence of police in the areas. Generate trust for security and safety among the people by proper use of resources, he added.
Chouhan gave instructions to give comprehensive information to the people about the facilities like helpline number and e-cop. Impart training to the girl students for self defense and spread awareness among them. Take help from Village and City Safety Committees, NCC, NSS, Shaurya Bal, Tejasvini Groups besides police force. Establish one stop center in all the districts. Character verification of school bus driver and conductor should be carried out mandatorily and rule to have women conductor in school buses should be ensured strictly.
He said that the CCTV cameras should be installed in school buses within time limit. Cooks and sanitary staff should be women in all women hostels. Also, CCTV cameras should be installed at the entrance road of women hostels. Chouhan further mentioned that Public Safety Bill should be presented in the ensuing assembly session.
Chouhan stated that many districts have undertaken good work to prevent communal incidents. Keep constant vigilance on such kind of incidents. Make coordination better between various branches of the police department and other departments. Prepare cases for compulsory retirement of inactive and staff with bad record who have completed 20 years of service or have attained 50 years of age.
Chouhan further said that the state government has made changes in the sand mining policy. This will help people to get sand conveniently as per their requirement and will enhance the employment opportunities.
He further stated that the police department should continue action to stop illegal sand mining. Special strategy should be made to prevent drugs. Take stringent action against big criminals.