STRONGER UP 100, SPECIAL FORCE ON CARDS
LUCKNOW: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s review meeting on Tuesday has propelled the state police into action. Besides strengthening the integrated emergency service UP 100, the state home department plans to raise a special protection force for the security of government offices and vital installations.
The UP 100 service played an important role in conducting peaceful assembly polls and maintaining law and order in the districts of the state. The state police is working on strengthening the service by equipping with extra vehicles, manpower and gadgets. The chief minister is likely to inspect the UP 100 headquarters located near Shaheed Path in Lucknow.
The superintendents of police of all the districts have been told to crack down on illegal mining, cattle smuggling, forest mafia and extortionist gangs. The SPs will send a report of daily action to the police headquarters. The police have already launched a drive against those harassing women.
The officers and policemen have been told to organise marches in public places to instil a sense of security among the people. After the directive, the SPs have moved in market areas with police teams and discussed the problems faced by the traders and common people.
The superintendents of police have been directed to prepare a list of the criminals active in their districts and take action against the anti-social elements. On Wednesday, the IGs of zones and DIGs of ranges visited the police lines in their areas, inspected the maintenance of record, armoury, residential houses, office, toilets and sanitation drive. A report has been sent to CM, said a senior police officer.