State secures first position under CCTNS and ICJS
Punjab Newsline, Shimla-
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today flagged off 18 modern anti-chitta and patrol vehicles of the Police Department from the State Secretariat in Shimla reflecting the State government’s commitment to equip the police force with the latest technology, resources and modern facilities to further strengthen law and order. The fleet includes 12 anti-chitta vehicles, four anti-human trafficking vehicles and two ambulances for rescue operations.
On the occasion, the Chief Minister said that technology plays a very important role in the fight against drugs. The government was empowering the Police Department with smart equipment, modern vehicles, digital surveillance systems and advanced communication tools to ensure quick control over crime and ensure immediate and effective action.
He said that these new anti-chitta vehicles, fitted with modern technical facilities, would not only help in curbing drug trafficking but also improve patrolling, surveillance and quick response. This will significantly enhance the efficiency and reach of the police.
Sukhu said that the state government was contemplating to establish a technology-enabled, accountable and people-friendly police system. For this purpose, special focus was being laid to modernization of police force, necessary training and expansion of resources in a phased manner.
The government was taking all possible steps to protect the youth from drug abuse and to make society safer and strengthening the police force was an important step in this direction.
The Chief Minister said that the State Police has broken major drug networks, seized illegal properties worth crores of rupees and sent many traffickers behind bars. Under strict laws such as the NDPS Act and PIT-NDPS, the government has not only made several arrests but has also taken strong, direct and decisive action against the entire drug mafia.
He further said that the present state government was also paying special attention to the morale and career growth of police personnel. Over the past year, 274 constables, 98 inspectors, 225 sub-inspectors and 225 assistant sub-inspectors were promoted. In addition, 95 personnel from other cadres and 31 from the driver cadre also received promotions. This has improved morale as well as strengthened the leadership and efficiency within the force.
He said that under the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network & Systems (CCTNS), Himachal Pradesh has secured first place amongst the hill states including north-eastern states. The state has also ranked first in its category under Inter-operable Criminal Justice system (ICJS). Under the Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences (ITSSO) system, the compliance rate has been over 93 per cent. These achievements show that the Himachal Police was becoming increasingly modern, capable and result-oriented. Director General of Police Ashok Tiwari and senior officers of the Police Department were present on the occasion.