Taking a tough stance on the rising concerns over public safety, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has issued a stern warning to the state’s police force. During a comprehensive law and order review meeting held today, the CM declared that any officer found negligent in maintaining peace or failing to curb crime in their jurisdiction would face immediate demotion and disciplinary action.
The New Accountability Framework The Chief Minister emphasized that the era of “complacency” in the police department is over. He outlined a new performance-based assessment for SHOs (Station House Officers), DSPs, and SPs.
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Strict Penalties: “If a major crime occurs due to visible administrative failure or lack of intelligence gathering, the responsible officer will not just be transferred; they will be demoted in rank,” the CM stated.
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Focus on Crime Hotspots: Officers in districts with high rates of snatching, extortion, and drug trafficking have been put on a “30-day notice” to show measurable improvement.
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Public Dealing: The CM also warned against “rude behavior” and delays in filing FIRs, stating that the common man’s trust is the ultimate metric of a cop’s success.
Why the Crackdown? The directive comes amid pressure from the opposition and the public regarding recent high-profile firing incidents and the drug menace in the border districts.
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Zero Tolerance for Drugs: CM Saini specifically highlighted that any police personnel found in league with drug peddlers or the mining mafia would not only be dismissed but would also face criminal prosecution.
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Strengthening Intelligence: The CM ordered the immediate filling of vacancies in the state’s intelligence wing to ensure “pre-emptive” policing rather than reactive measures.
DGP’s Response The Director General of Police (DGP) Haryana, who was present at the meeting, assured the CM that a “Performance Tracking Cell” is being established. This cell will monitor the disposal rate of cases and the response time of ‘Dial 112’ vehicles across all districts.
Political & Public Reaction While the ruling party has hailed the move as a step toward “Ram Rajya,” some police unions have expressed concern that the threat of demotion might lead to under-reporting of crimes. However, the general public has largely welcomed the move, hoping it will lead to more visible policing on the streets.
