RANCHI: In a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at curbing crime and strengthening law and order, police conducted a mass parade of 785 identified offenders from various police station areas across the district.
The special drive was undertaken to verify their identities, review their current activities and deter any future involvement in criminal acts. During the exercise, police updated their records with the latest information on each individual.
According to SSP Prabhat Kumar, the objective of this campaign—organised for the first time—is to encourage individuals involved in crime to return to the mainstream and to raise their awareness regarding the law.
"It is a preventive measure to curb crime in the district," he said.
Addressing the participants, Dhanbad SSP urged them to shun crime and anti-social activities and instead work towards building a better future for themselves, their families, and society.
“Police's objective is not merely to arrest criminals and send them to jail, but also to prevent crime from taking root in society. Every individual deserves an opportunity to rectify their mistakes and lead a dignified life,” said SSP Prabhat Kumar.
"If a person abandons the path of crime and lives honestly as an ordinary citizen, the Dhanbad Police will extend its full support," he added.
The SSP also appealed to the individuals with criminal records to completely distance themselves from crime and anti-social activities.
He remarked that the path of crime ultimately leads only to ruin, whereas respect earned through hard work and honesty endures for a lifetime.
He also reiterated that Dhanbad Police operate on a 'zero-tolerance' policy regarding crime and criminals, and law and order will not be compromised under any circumstances.
On this occasion, all the individuals with criminal records took a collective pledge not to engage in any form of crime, anti-social activity, or unlawful act in the future.
They also pledged to establish themselves as responsible citizens and cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order.
Following the parade, photographs and identification details of all 785 individuals with criminal records were updated.
Based on this data, a new list of individuals with criminal records is being prepared at the police station level to ensure regular monitoring of the activities of those identified.
The Dhanbad Police believe that such an initiative will yield significant success in effectively controlling crime, continuously monitoring criminals, and maintaining peace and law and order in society.