Parmesh S Jain
Home Minister Araga Jnanendra has warned that strict action against police staff who associate themselves with anti-social activities .
He was speaking to media after laying foundation stone for new buildings to be constructed for Chamrajpet and Chickpet traffic police stations,on Thursday.
The proposed building was estimated at the cost of Rs 2.4 crore .
Replying to a question about involvement of policemen in some criminal cases,Jnanendra said,Our government has zero tolerance towards such attitude.
Because of a few black sheeps, the entire force which has a strength of more than one lakh will get a bad name.Those who join hands with anti-social elements and involves in criminal activities will be dealt with an iron hand,he warned.
He said that he has sought a report into the incident in which police staff tried to extort drug peddlers near the CM’s residence and will initiate action against the errant staff based on the report.
Suspension is not enough for those who are supposed to protect the law,involve in criminal activities.Such people don’t deserve to continue work in the police force,the minister said adding that the department is contemplating to bring the law of stricter punishment .
The Home Ministry is awaiting report in this regard based on which action will be taken.
Reacting to the few congress party worker fight over trivial row last night, Araga Jnanendra said that the police have not received any complaint in this regard.The police will probe the matter if there is a complaint,he said .
