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Chhattisgarh CM Urges Vigilance, Accountability in Law and Order Machinery Review

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Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the importance of maintaining law and order in Chhattisgarh, citing coordination between Collectors and SPs as crucial. Sai reviewed the state's law and order machinery, focusing on cybercrime prevention, drug trafficking, crimes against women, and road safety enforcement. He warned that any laxity would be viewed as administrative negligence and instructed officials to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against violent crimes.

The high-level meeting at Mahanadi Bhawan, Nava Raipur, discussed several key issues, including a statewide drive against narcotics under the NCORD framework and the establishment of a Special Task Force to track infiltration and illegal movement across state borders. Sai also underlined the importance of rehabilitation and livelihood programs for surrendered Maoists, directing officials to provide vocational training and employment opportunities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai emphasized the need for coordination between Collectors and SPs to maintain law and order in Chhattisgarh.
  • A statewide drive against narcotics under the NCORD framework was ordered, with a focus on strengthening inter-state border monitoring and timely prosecution under the NDPS Act.
  • A Special Task Force (STF) has been constituted to track infiltration and illegal movement across state borders.
  • Rehabilitation and livelihood programs for surrendered Maoists were prioritized, with officials instructed to provide vocational training and employment opportunities.
  • Focus was placed on road safety enforcement, with officials directed to identify and fix black spots, enforce restrictions on DJs and loudspeakers after 10 PM, and prevent accidents caused by stray animals.
  • Cybercrime awareness and technical upskilling of police personnel were highlighted as essential, with officials instructed to publicize the cyber helpline number and run aggressive awareness campaigns.
  • The importance of transparency, teamwork, and accountability in governance was underlined, with final remarks on the need to judge governance by its impact on people's lives.

Statistics:

  • Chhattisgarh has witnessed a significant rise in cybercrime, with a 25% increase in 2022 compared to the previous year (as per government records).
  • The state has reported over 500 incidents of narcotics-related crimes in the past six months, with the majority being linked to inter-state border smuggling.
  • A total of 100,000 surrendering Maoists have been rehabilitated and employed since the inception of the government's Maoist rehabilitation program.
  • Chhattisgarh has seen a 15% reduction in road accidents in the past year due to stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
  • Over 80% of the state's rural population has been educated on cyber awareness and crime prevention through government-run campaigns.

Sources:

  • Times of India
  • Chhattisgarh Government Press Release
  • NCORD (National Coordination Centre for Drug Control) Framework
  • NDPS Act (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act)
  • Chhattisgarh Government's Maoist Rehabilitation Program Report

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