MP police identify 51,000 accused; op continues

MUMBAI: On the instructions of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, Madhya Pradesh Police have launched an operation against those involved in crimes against women, especially cases related to minor girls.

In the last two days, more than 51,000 people involved in crimes against women and girls have been identified across Madhya Pradesh.

Criminal proceedings were initiated against 2,469 of them and 4,916 defendants received clear instructions from the police.

“The in-charges of each police station are directed to conduct searches, meet citizens and women and find out those involved in criminal activities against women. They have been asked to take immediate action,” said Ashish Sharma, PRO at MP PHQ.

At the same time, it is urged that cases registered under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses (POCSO) Act be expeditiously heard in court.

“The police will not delay in producing any evidence, witnesses or anything related to the cases filed under the POCSO Act for a speedy hearing in court,” Sharma told IANS.

The initiative was part of the MP Police's special initiative to closely monitor those involved in crimes against women, especially those with criminal background.

A decision in this regard was taken in view of increasing crimes against women in both rural and urban parts of Madhya Pradesh in the last few months.

There were also several cases of rape and murder of minor girls, raising questions about the law and order situation in Madhya Pradesh.

Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Sudhir Saxena has directed all senior police officers to take immediate action against those involved in crimes against women and ensure that they are punished in court.

DGP Sudhir Saxena has directed the SP to prepare a list of people involved in crimes against women and girls in the last decade.

During the meeting a few days ago, DGP Saxena also directed senior police officers, including Commissioners of Police (CP) of Bhopal and Indore, to ensure that the Supreme Court guidelines on child safety are followed by all schools in the state.