Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav reiterates zero tolerance for crime
The Chief Minister announced that Town Inspector Dilip Puri has been granted martyr status following his death in the line of duty.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reaffirmed a zero-tolerance policy towards criminal activity on Tuesday during a press conference in Bhopal. According to The News Mill, the Chief Minister stated the state will never tolerate criminal elements.
Yadav addressed the media after reviewing the passing out parade of 48 newly inducted Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs). He announced that Town Inspector Dilip Puri, who died in the line of duty in Dewas district, has been granted martyr status.
The Chief Minister assured full state support to the family of TI Puri, including a government job for his wife. He said the supreme sacrifice of jawans will not be forgotten.
Regarding police strength, Yadav noted that nearly 18,500 police posts have been sanctioned over the last three years. He said continuous recruitment drives are underway for all cadres, from constables to DSPs, and training academies are operating at full capacity.
The Chief Minister also stated that the government approved more than 65,000 promotions to address service demands and resolve backlogs. He praised the police for maintaining internal security and curbing Naxalism.
Yadav also mentioned the ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ (Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao) campaign. He noted that Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal participated in foot marches in Indore and Jabalpur, while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended an event in Bhopal.