Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed dissatisfaction with the state's conviction rate in cases of violence against Dalits during the annual conference of senior police officers held at the state Director General of Police's office on Tuesday.
Addressing the gathering, he emphasized the need for improved quality of investigations into cases of atrocities to instill faith in the system among victims. Siddaramaiah issued a clear directive for scientifically valid charge sheets to be submitted in such cases.
The Chief Minister stressed the urgency of putting a complete halt to cases of violence against women and children, urging an increase in punishment. He warned that failure in this regard would result in accountability for Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs).
Highlighting the government's commitment to providing a free hand to the police, Siddaramaiah asserted that interference in police work should be avoided. However, he cautioned against the misuse of this freedom, emphasizing its purpose to benefit the people.
Expressing concern over police officers seeking transfers and utilizing their caste for personal gains, Siddaramaiah condemned such practices, emphasizing the importance of a secular approach in a diverse nation. He encouraged upholding the principles of the constitution to strengthen the nation's democratic ideals.
Siddaramaiah announced plans to allocate funds in the budget for the construction of Suvarna Police Bhawan, commemorating 50 years of Karnataka unification. Additionally, he assured that vacant police posts would be filled, underlining the crucial role of maintaining law and order for the state's development. The Chief Minister emphasized that a conducive law and order situation would contribute to increased per capita income, GDP, and attract investors to the state.
(With Agency Inputs)
