Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has issued a firm directive to the state's police and administration, emphasizing that the law must instill fear in criminals while simultaneously inspiring confidence among citizens. This announcement came during a high-level conference held on Monday with district collectors and superintendents of police (SPs) in Nava Raipur.
During the conference, Sai reviewed the state's law and order machinery, focusing on critical issues such as cybercrime prevention, drug trafficking, crimes against women, and road safety enforcement. He described these four pillars as essential for maintaining public trust in governance. The Chief Minister stressed that maintaining law and order depends equally on the coordination between Collectors and SPs, and warned that any negligence would be viewed as an administrative lapse. He remarked that visible results are achieved where civil and police administrations work in harmony.
Sai called for a zero-tolerance policy against violent crimes like stabbings, murders, and street violence. He also directed officials to maintain strict surveillance on sensitive issues such as cow smuggling and illegal religious conversions. Furthermore, he urged officers to emulate the crime control strategies of the best-performing districts across the state.
Addressing the rising threat of cybercrime, the Chief Minister acknowledged it as a complex modern challenge. He emphasized the need for continuous technical training for police personnel, along with public awareness campaigns and promotion of cyber helplines.
With narcotics being "the root of all crimes," Sai ordered a statewide crackdown under the NCORD (Narco Coordination Centre) framework. This includes tighter border checks, strict enforcement of the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, and youth awareness campaigns. To combat infiltration and illegal border movement, a Special Task Force (STF) has been established.
In regards to crimes against women, Chief Minister Sai previously emphasized the urgency of these cases, directing that justice be delivered within a three-month timeframe.
To enhance road safety, officials have been directed to take strict measures to prevent accidents. These measures include enforcing helmet and seat belt rules, identifying and rectifying accident-prone areas, banning DJs and loudspeakers after 10 PM, and taking punitive action against drunk driving. Effective measures to prevent accidents caused by stray animals were also ordered.
The conference was attended by Home Minister Vijay Sharma, Chief Secretary Vikas Sheel, Additional Chief Secretary Manoj Pingua, Principal Secretary to CM Subodh Kumar Singh, and all district Collectors and Superintendents of Police.
