Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has instructed authorities to take strict legal action against drug trafficking gangs, gangster networks, and hardcore criminals. He emphasized the need for special campaigns to eliminate drugs from the state. Sharma chaired a high-level meeting of the Home Department, stressing the importance of controlling gangsters and habitual offenders effectively. He urged police and administrative officials to intensify efforts against organized crime networks in the state. The Chief Minister highlighted the necessity of identifying and monitoring drug trafficking supply routes, especially in border areas, to prevent smuggling effectively.
Sharma directed officials to implement a special action plan to dismantle both small and large drug trafficking networks. He underlined the significance of coordinated actions involving the police, Drugs Controller, Health Department, and other agencies. The Chief Minister also emphasized the need for strong legal prosecution of individuals arrested in narcotics-related cases. He prioritized tackling cybercrime, calling for special drives against cybercrime syndicates in areas experiencing an increase in such crimes. Sharma stressed continuous efforts until cybercrimes are eradicated from the region.
Noting a substantial reduction in crime over the past two years, Sharma instructed officials to monitor progress every 10 days, warning of accountability for negligence. He highlighted the importance of modern policing in dealing with technology-driven crimes, urging the adoption of advanced technologies by the police. The Chief Minister linked drug abuse to crime, directing officials to conduct awareness programs in schools and colleges on the harmful effects of drugs. He also urged police to collaborate with social organizations to raise awareness about laws like the POCSO Act.
The meeting, attended by Chief Secretary V. Srinivas, Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma, and senior police officials, included Inspector Generals and Superintendents of Police from various districts via video conferencing.
