IEP Chandigarh, September 29
Haryana Home Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that the footage of CCTV cameras is an important link in reaching the criminals, so the work of installation of CCTV cameras at bus stands and other public places in all cities should be expedited. Cooperation of other organizations like CSR, RWA, Vyapar Mandal and Banks can also be taken. The Home Minister was holding a review meeting with the senior officials of the Police and Home Department here today.
Experts should be taken on the panel for Cyber Crime
The Home Minister said that till the regular recruitment of forensic experts is not done, private experts should be taken on the panel to solve the cases related to cybercrime. There has been an exponential surge in the cases of Cyber Crime everywhere, he added.
Focus on infrastructure
The Home Minister said that the emphasis should be on police modernization. All police stations should have bullet-proof jackets, updated vehicles and modern equipment for investigation.
Special investigation team members will be honoured
In the meeting, Sh. Anil Vij commended the STF team for taking prompt action in nabbing the criminals in the case of threatening of MLAs and said that they will be honoured with cash prizes soon.
Focus on lane driving so that no one gets killed in road accidents in Haryana
Sh. Anil Vij stated that he does not want anyone to die in a car accident in Haryana. To this end, he suggested that the police concentrate on lane driving on interstates and state roads and install lane driving sign boards in various locations. At least home guards should be deployed at every traffic intersection. He said that as soon as vehicles from other states, especially trucks, enter Haryana, the truck driver should know that lane driving has been made mandatory. He said that he himself will make a surprise check.
Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Sh. T.V.S.N. Prasad, Director General of Police, Sh. PK Agrawal, ADGP CID, Sh. Alok Mittal, Special Secretary, Home Department, Sh. Vinay Singh, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.
