Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav reiterates zero tolerance for crime
The Chief Minister announced that Town Inspector Dilip Puri has been granted martyr status following his death in the line of duty.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav reaffirmed his government’s zero-tolerance policy towards criminal activity on Tuesday during a press conference in Bhopal. According to The News Mill, the Chief Minister made these remarks after reviewing the passing out parade of 48 newly inducted Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs).
Yadav announced that Town Inspector Dilip Puri, who died in the line of duty in Dewas district, has been granted martyr status. The Chief Minister assured full state support to the family of TI Puri, including a government job for his wife.
The Chief Minister noted that nearly 18,500 police posts have been sanctioned over the last three years. He stated that continuous recruitment drives are underway for all cadres, from constables to DSPs, and that all police training academies are operating at full capacity.
Yadav also said the government approved more than 65,000 promotions to address service demands and resolve backlogs. He praised the police for maintaining internal security and curbing Naxalism, citing swift action following an incident involving an IAS officer in Bhopal.
The Chief Minister also referred to the ‘Save Democracy, Remove Anarchy’ (Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao) campaign. He noted that Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in foot marches in Indore, Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal in Jabalpur, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Bhopal.