BENGALURU: Karnataka’s average is higher than the national average in various crimes, including cybercrimes, and this should be strictly prevented, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah told police personnel at the Police Flag Day programme organised at the Parade Ground in Koramangala, Bengaluru.
Siddaramaiah stated that he believes no crime or illicit business can occur within the jurisdiction of any police station without the knowledge of the jurisdictional officers.
Karnataka is ahead in terms of strict control of various crimes and punishment, he said. The CM congratulated the police department for this and suggested that efforts should be made to control crimes that are increasing by the day. He suggested that technology should be used to prevent crimes, including cyber crimes.
The CM said that by working 24/7 with a sense of duty, there is peace and harmony in society. “Our government is giving top priority to the protection of women, children and the weak and helpless,” he said, adding that the police should also work keeping this in mind.
“There is a direct relationship between the economic growth of the state, GDP growth and law and order in the state. If the police department works keeping this in mind, it will make a big contribution to the economy as well. Our government’s goal is to make Karnataka a drug-free state. This should also be the goal of the police department,” he added.
Meanwhile, Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara said that the state police department is the best police system in the country. “According to the India Justice Report, Karnataka ranks first in providing justice to the aggrieved in the country.
The government wants all the police stations in the state to become the best police stations like Kavithal police station in Raichur district, which was recognised as the 3rd best police station in the country. We have made Karnataka the first Naxal-free state in the country,” he added.
On the occasion, Siddaramaiah also presented the Chief Minister’s Medal to several police personnel. DG & IGP MA Saleem and other senior officers were present.