Jaipur, May 3. Chief Minister Mr Ashok Gehlot directed police and administration to
identify and take stern action against the anti-social elements responsible for
incidents that disturb communal harmony and brotherhood. Terming the incident
in Jodhpur as unfortunate, the Chief Minister said that any such incident
affecting communal harmony anywhere in the state disturbs peace and law and
order in the society.
While addressing a high-level meeting at
the Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday, he said that a criminal, irrespective
of religion, caste or class, must not be spared if found to be involved in
criminal activities. The Chief Minister said that people of all religions have
been celebrating all festivals with love and brotherhood in Rajasthan and
Jodhpur is known for its social affinity. These traditions must continue. He
appealed to the general public to maintain peace.
Mr Gehlot directed Minister of State
for Home Shri Rajendra Singh Yadav, Minister in-charge of Jodhpur Shri Subhash
Garg, Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Shri Abhay Kumar and Additional
Director General of Police (Law and Order) Shri Hawa Singh Ghumaria to
immediately rush to Jodhpur by helicopter.
He also asked the officials to organize
police station-level meetings of Community Liaison Groups across the state and
create an atmosphere of peace among different communities apart from promoting
community policing.
Expressing concern over the recent
incidents, Mr Gehlot directed the police and administration to take necessary
steps to maintain peace and order. He said that anti-social elements must be
identified at police station-level and strict action be taken against them.
Also, legal action should be taken against miscreants spreading misleading
messages and rumours on social media.
Chief Secretary Smt. Usha Sharma,
Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Mr Abhay Kumar, DG, Intelligence, Mr Umesh Mishra, ADG, Crime, Mr RP Mehrada, ADG, Law and Order, Mr Hawa Singh
Ghumaria and other officers were present in the meeting.
