Enforce rule of law in such a stern way that it creates sense of fear among criminals, says Bihar CM to police officers

PATNA: Chairing his first review meeting over law and order scenario after taking charge as Bihar chief minister for fourth consecutive term, Nitish Kumar on Saturday asked the state’s top police officers to enforce rule of law in such a stern way that it creates a sense of fear among the criminals.
"I want that there should be a very effective control of the police on criminals.There should be full control on incidents of crimes at any cost. You all should work with full alertness. There should be no scope of negligence. Any kind of negligence will not be tolerated," Nitish said while addressing a meeting of top police officers at ‘Nek Samvad’ hall of the CM residence.
Besides the chief secretary Deepak Kumar, additional chief secretary (home) Amir Subhani, DGP S K Singhal, additional DGP (Special Branch) Jitendra Singh Gangwar; dozens of police officers of ADG and IG rank were present at the crucial meeting, which held just a day after the end of the five-day winter session of the state assembly.
CM further asked the top police officers to identify all those officers and employees who are indulged in unethical and unlawful works, and take stern action against them.
After reviewing the district-wise and police station-wise rate of crimes in different police zones, Nitish asked the officials to increase frequency of night patrolling in all police stations across the state to put an effective check on movement of criminals.
"Senior police officers themselves should go for night patrolling. They should also ensure frequent checking of the night patrolling being done by junior officers," the CM said.
He said the senior officers should also ensure that all police stations conduct night patrolling on a regular basis. “Stern action should be taken against the officers found negligent in night patrolling,” the CM said at the meeting.
CM further asked the DGP to strengthen the special branch, the state police’s intelligence wing, to ensure timely collection of intelligence inputs. “The strengthening of the intelligence wing will help police in crime control,” Nitish said.
He also asked the police chief to ensure establishment of the CCTV camera network and police helpline/ call centres in all important cities of the state.
CM further asked the officials to take all necessary steps to put a check on the incidents of cybercrimes. “Also ensure smooth functioning of regional forensic science laboratories in all police zones,” he said.
He also asked the additional chief secretary (Home) and the DGP to make arrangement of a revolving fund in every police station for purchasing stationery and other necessary items. “Develop such a system where certain amounts remain always available in the bank account of each police station,” Nitish said.
The CM also instructed for making arrangements of separate lavatory and bathroom for women in each police station. “There should be a visitors' room in each police station,” he said.
CM also asked the police officers to ensure regular maintenance of landline phones in every police station.