Pramesh S Jain
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that a drug-free Karnataka is his goal and asked the people to join him and make their goal too to help the police to fight the menace .
Through this the entire people of Karnataka will express their gratitude to the police department.
He was speaking after inaugurating the Anti-Drug Task Force and releasing the“Sanmitra Action Plan” handbook during the police department’s program at the Vidhana Soudha Banquet Hall,where new peak caps were distributed to police personnel.
“Our youth,students,and young people should not fall victim to Narcotics.The police department must take a firm stand against this and eradicate the menace,” he said.
Referring to the law and order in the state,Mr. Siddaraimah said“Mangaluru which is highly communally sensitive area is now under control because of our own officers” .
In Dakshina Kannada district, communal clashes and unethical policing had increased.The previous officers failed to maintain control.‘I issued orders replacing two officers.Now,the district is under control.
This achievement too was made by our own officers and staff.They are not from another planet—they are your own,our own people.So,if you are determined,everything is possible.Prove it by your performance,”he appealed.
“In the same way,it is possible for you to curb the drug menace across the entire state.If you can achieve this, the dignity of Karnataka Police will rise to international standards,”he said.
He also reprimanded the department,“Some police personnel are involved with real estate dealers and drug networks.You have the power to nip hooliganism in the bud.
The fear of the police in the criminal world has decreased.If you ask yourselves why,you will know the answer,” .
“You know who sells and brings drugs,from where the drugs come,and who the agents in this network are.Let the state become a ‘Drug-Free Karnataka’as soon as possible.Make it happen and prove it,” he urged.
“The new peak cap model released today was selected by me personally.We have replaced the P-cap with slouch caps that remained unchanged for nearly 70 years since 1956.
A uniform cap has been provided for officers and staff, and I hope it boosts your confidence,”he said.“It’s not just the cap that should change;your efficiency should also change,”he added.
“The government earns a good name through the efficiency of the police department.The India Justice Report,which ranks Karnataka Police as Number One, has enhanced the dignity of the state,”expressed the Chief Minister with great appreciation.
Deputy Chief Minister,DK Shivakumar,Home Minister,Dr. G.Parameshwara,Chief Secretary,Dr.Shalini Rajneesh,Addl Chief Secretary,Tushar Girinath,Karnataka DG-IGP,Dr.MA.Saleem,with BBMP commissioner and other senior police officials were present on the ocassion.
