Chandigarh, Jan 9 || Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Friday that the state government has adopted a strict stance on the law and order and made it clear that negligence in controlling crime would not be tolerated at any level.
The Chief Minister added that in areas where crime is not brought under effective control, accountability of the officers concerned will be fixed and, if required, stringent action such as demotion will also be taken against them.
He told the media after the pre-Budget consultation meeting that he has said earlier as well that the police is a strong and capable force.
"However, if crime or the illegal drug trade is increasing in any area, the Superintendents of Police and Station House Officers concerned will have to seriously introspect. Holding periodic review meetings, reaching the root causes of problems, and finding concrete solutions are the responsibility of officers concerned."
He said that when common citizens, especially women, complain about crime or illegal activities in an area, it is the duty of the police and the administration to take immediate and effective action.