SHILLONG, JULY 1: Acting Meghalaya DGP SK Jain on Friday warned the families of militants and criminals and asked them to refrain from conniving with their sons/husbands or else they will be treated as equal partners in the crimes and anti-people activities.
Taking charge as acting DGP after the retirement of Rajeev Mehta yesterday Jain promised that the state police will continue to make efforts to take the ongoing anti-insurgent operations in Garo hills to a ‘defining stage.’
“We want to take it (ongoing Hillstorm operations) to a defining stage,” said Jain while announcing that the operations against militants and criminal elements in all parts of the state will continue relentlessly and with vigour.
Refusing to give a direct reply on whether any target has been set by the state police to neutralize the militants operating mostly in Garo Hills region, Jain said, “We will do our best but we can’t say whether it will take us few weeks or the operations can linger.’
Spelling out his priorities, Jain said, “We will ensure that leaders, commanders and cadres of various groups are neutralized and forced to bow before the law of the land and security apparatus of the state.”
He informed that he would ensure that the central armed police forces (CAPFs) and state special operation teams delivers promising to take care of their concerns, if any, with support and cooperation of state government.
Acknowledging the contributions made by the Mehta, who in his 16-month tenure inspired police to go after militants in an effective manner to turn around the situation in Garo hills, Jain said, “We will try to maintain those contributions and go ahead in maintaining peace which is essential for the growth and development of the state.”
He also promised under him, the police will continue to look forward for similar cooperation from the peace seekers, church and NGO leaders, who have been instrumental in encouraging militants to come overground.
Jain also assured that rehabilitation of surrendered groups/militants/disbanded organization will be another area of priority. “This requires concerted attention and systematic approach by all stakeholders,” he said.
Jain promised to take the police closer to public and said he will not shy away from engaging in dialogue with various public spirited groups/NGOs/ community leaders to decide the way forward in reducing the conflict and better understanding of different viewpoints on how police need to serve the people.
Stating that in such engagement the law of land and policy of state will be the guiding principles for police, Jain said, “I propose to be available to members of public and public spirited groups at least once a week to interact on matter of public interest.”-By Our Reporter
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