The Yogi Adityanath-led government with its zero tolerance policy towards crime and criminals has emerged successful in not just curbing crimes but also in instilling a sense of security among the common man.
As a result of the sustained efforts Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in implementing an effective and strict law and order system across the entire state, the police have identified around 1,800 criminals at the district level and strict action has been taken against them, claimed an official spokesman of the government.
With this, the Yogi government has also taken action against professional criminals, mafia elements and others disturbing peace and this set a standard for others in the country, the spokesman added.
The police have so far seized illegal assets and properties worth about Rs 2.5 billion of criminals. To put an end to crimes, the government has worked in a mission mode to identify criminals at district-level as ‘habitual offenders’.
The spokesman claimed that till the month of July, the police have identified around 800 criminals at the district level and as many as 668 accused have been arrested by registering more than 8,000 cases. In addition, three dreaded criminals have also been killed in encounters with the police. Properties of as many as 12 criminals have been attached as well as provisions of National Security Act and Gangster Act have been invoked against 25 and 567 accused, respectively.
Strict action is being taken against criminals through micro planning. To rein in habitual criminals, the police have taken action under the Goonda Act against nearly 233 criminals, while 11 arms licences have also been cancelled. In another move to prevent crimes, the history sheets of as many as 382 criminals involved in offences have been opened out of which 274 accused were arrested and sent to jail. To improve law and order, prompt and strict action is being taken through micro planning to instill a sense of fear in criminals in every corner of the state.
The government led by Yogi Adityanath is taking all possible measures against people involved in crimes. In addition, as many as 25 criminals across the state have been identified and action against them has been initiated, the spokesman added.