Madhya Pradesh CM reaffirms zero tolerance policy for crime
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav promised state support for the family of a fallen officer and noted 18,500 sanctioned police posts.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav stated on Tuesday that the state will never tolerate criminal elements. According to ANI, the Chief Minister made these remarks in Bhopal after observing the graduation ceremony of 48 new Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).
Yadav announced that Town Inspector (TI) Dilip Puri, who died while on duty in Dewas district, has been granted martyr status. The Chief Minister promised the state would provide full support to the family of the deceased officer, including a government job for his wife.
The Chief Minister highlighted that nearly 18,500 police posts have been sanctioned over the last three years. He noted that recruitment is currently active for various roles, ranging from constables to DSPs, and that training academies are working at full capacity.
Yadav also said the government has cleared more than 65,000 promotions to address long-standing service demands. He praised the police force for maintaining internal security and curbing Naxalism.
The Chief Minister cited a recent police encounter in Bhopal involving an IAS officer as an example of rapid law enforcement intervention. He also mentioned the 'Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy' (Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao) campaign, which included participation from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bhopal.