In response to the escalating cases of violence against women and children and the ongoing battle against organised crime in Rajasthan, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has taken the initial steps to restore law and order in the state. During the first meeting held at the Secretariat on Friday addressing the issue of law and order, Chief Minister Sharma expressed his expectations to senior police officers.
In the meeting convened at the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO), Bhajan Lal Sharma emphasised that the safety of women and children is the government’s foremost priority, and there will be zero tolerance for any lapses in this regard. While maintaining a measured tone, the Chief Minister engaged in discussions with senior officers, including Director General of Police (DGP) Umesh Mishra, regarding police arrangements based on the geographical situation of the state.
However, Sharma made it clear that the well-equipped police, equipped with modern resources, will not tolerate any negligence in their duties. He highlighted the need to reduce the rising trend of serious crimes such as rape, murder, and robbery, aiming to set a new benchmark for the Rajasthan police nationally. The Chief Minister issued directives for the police headquarters to strengthen the patrol system and determine the responsibility of district police chiefs, particularly focusing on special security arrangements for tourism areas, including the capital.
In the fight against organised crime, Chief Minister Sharma granted the police headquarters a free hand to take strict action. Emphasising the urgency to eliminate organised crime from the state, he urged the police to take all necessary measures, including dealing with gangsters’ immovable property, similar to the approach in Uttar Pradesh. Sharma asserted that the police headquarters should not rest until gangsters are completely eradicated from the state.
Addressing corruption in the state, the Chief Minister signalled a direct intervention, calling for effective action against corrupt public servants. He stressed the need to bring those supporting corrupt individuals to justice. Expressing concern over the prevalence of cybercrime networks, Sharma questioned the police’s effectiveness despite having modern resources. He urged police officers to eliminate cybercrime and run public awareness campaigns on this issue.
The meeting, spanning approximately two and a half hours, saw the participation of Chief Secretary Usha Sharma, Home Secretary Anand Kumar, Director General of Police Umesh Mishra, DGP Law and Order Rajiv Sharma, along with other DGPs, ADGs, and Police Commissioners.