It Should Be Ensured That the Culprit Gets Harshest Punishment

ਮਾਫ਼ ਕਰਨਾ, ਇਹ ਖਬਰ ਤੁਹਾਡੀ ਬੇਨਤੀ ਭਾਸ਼ਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਪਲਬਧ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਕਿਰਪਾ ਕਰਕੇ ਇੱਥੇ ਦੇਖੋ।

Governor Shri Mangubhai Patel has said that to control crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, harmony among all sections should be strengthened further. He said that Samrsata camps (harmony camps) should be organised on a large scale. Maintain lively dialogue with the citizens of the identified areas. Improvement in criminal thinking is essential for effective crime control efforts. Governor Shri Patel said this to the officials during the review of the Scheduled Castes, Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act.

Governor Shri Patel said that in order to strengthen the control system for offences under the Act, it is necessary that the guilty should be punished severely. Innocent should not be troubled. He said that there are strong traditions of harmony in the society. There is a need to further strengthen and propagate those good traditions. There are many such wards and villages where not a single crime is registered. Information regarding such villages should be given in Samrsata camp.

Governor Shri Patel said that for effective action under the Act, it is necessary to have compassion and sympathy for the victim in heart and mind. Works done with sensitivity always yield good results. He directed for continuous monitoring of the investigation works and review by doing intensive tours. He said that from the origin of the crime to the level of the court, the arrangements should be continuously reviewed at all levels. If any deficiency or problem is found at any stage, it should be resolved immediately.

Additional Chief Secretary Home Dr Rajesh Rajora assured the Governor that effective action would be ensured as per his intention. Additional Director General of Police AJAK Shri Rajesh Gupta informed about the innovations. He told that out of total 1,953 cases selected in the witness protection assistance programme, in 66 percent guilt has been proved. Financial assistance of Rs 100 crore 44 lakh has been given in 7,413 cases registered for scheduled castes and Rs 28 crore 80 lakh in 2,667 cases of scheduled tribes. Keeping in view the new amendments made in the Act, one video camera has been given to each Ajak police station. 700 police officers have been given training in 14 training camps at Ajak range level and 3,500 police officers in 60 training camps at district level in relation to sensitization, research and relief work etc.