Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said that his Government was committed to providing better law and order to the citizens and several steps including introducing of Uttar Pradesh Control of Organised Crime Bill (UPCOCB) was indicator of the agenda of dealing with criminals with iron fist.
“The fear of the police amongst criminals is necessary for the civic society,” asserted Yogi, supporting the encounter spree by the UP Police to eliminate criminals after the BJP took over. Speaking at the ongoing ‘Police Week’ functions in lucknow, Yogi said that UP was the biggest state with the largest population in the country and hence the police has to be ‘sensitive’ towards common people but must be ‘tough’ against criminals. “A terror-free society could not be ensured without better coordination and support of the public and action against criminals,” he asserted ensured.
Yogi said that the working of the UP Police force has undergone drastic changes since his government came to power.
“One can now see terror among criminals,” pointed out the CM and highlighted the recent Investors Summit wherein investors / industrialists expressed confidence in investing in the state which was a reflector of perception about police and the existing law and order in UP.
The CM said that the annual Police Week facilitated interaction between different levels of officers and the exchange of ideas helped to improve policing in the State. He said that the State Government’s policy is to deal criminals with an iron fist without looking at his clout in the Government or anywhere else. He said that stern action against criminals have shown positive results with steep decline in cases like murders, dacoity, loot etc.
Yogi also reminded about his Government’s commitment to providing safe atmosphere to women and said that Anti-Romeo squad, strengthening of Women Powerline etc were some steps taken in this regard.
He also said that Dial-100 services has been strengthened by adding 3400 four-wheelers and 1600 two-wheelers which has improved response time of the police. He further said that to work during natural calamities, a dedicated ‘State Disaster Response Force’ has been formed. Yogi claimed that his Government was also looking into welfare of police personnel and motivate them to improve the law and order situation. He said that ex-gratia payment to family members of martyrs has been doubled from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 40 lakh, relief to martyr’s parents from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh besides providing extra-ordinary pension to family members and a job on compensatory ground within three months of the death of the cop etc.
Besides the CM, the programme was attended by senior officers including Principal Secretary, Arvind Kumar and DGP, OP Singh. The officers also shared their experiences that included a presentation on how to improve the image of UP Police as well as revival and strengthening of beat system.