Bhubaneswar, May 15: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi directed Odisha Police on Thursday to adopt a more proactive and community-centered approach to eradicate organized crime in the state.
During a law and order review meeting with senior administrative and police officials, district collectors, and police superintendents, Majhi emphasized the need for the police to gain public trust while instilling fear among criminals.
He stated that district-level administrative and police officers should work as a cohesive team. Improved coordination between police and other district administrative officials could lead to greater success in crime control.
Majhi further noted that local administrative officials can provide significant support to police efforts in crime management. He advised that just as officials collaborate to implement various schemes and projects successfully, a similar team spirit should be applied to crime control.
The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of active policing, crime mapping, and gathering intelligence. He mentioned that maintaining good relations with the public would enable timely information flow, allowing for preemptive actions against crimes.
Majhi instructed officials to enhance police patrols across the state and increase police presence in public areas. He asserted that extensive patrolling would not only instill fear in criminals but also boost public confidence.
Citing successful actions against Maoists, the Chief Minister directed police administration to take strict measures against sand mafia and other criminal networks. He insisted that effective action should also be taken against gangs involved in organized crime.
Majhi asked district collectors and police superintendents to regularly review law and order in their respective districts and report to the Director General of Police, the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department, and the Chief Secretary. He also instructed the Chief Secretary to keep him updated on the situation across various districts.
Praising the achievements of police administration in several areas, Majhi noted that a better investigation system has significantly increased the conviction rate under the Indian Penal Code. He commended the police for their success in controlling Maoist activities.
However, he also pointed out that the police must adopt new and creative methods to tackle modern challenges in crime control.
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