Naveen stresses on use of modern technology in crime investigation

Bhubaneswar, Dec 18: Low conviction rate continues to be an area of concern and all possible steps should be taken to enhance conviction rate by factoring in modern technology into the investigation, said Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while speaking at the valedictory session of Senior Police Officers’ Conference. Patniak also said that crime against women and children should always be a focus area. “Any complaint received in this regard should be attended as per law immediately with empathy. Special wing in Odisha Police to look after offences against women and children should provide leadership in this field. Road Safety continues to be an area of concern. There is an urgent need to take up preventive and innovative steps to reduce the death in accidents,” said Patnaik. The CM further said that the government is aware of the shortage of housing for front line police personnel. “Hence, for the next five years, a sum of Rs 1000 crores will be provided for police buildings with special emphasis on housing for the police personnel. My Government is committed to maintain peace and harmony in the state. We are committed to ensure safety and security of the people especially the vulnerable sections of society,” he added. Patnaik also said that the law and order situation in the State remained peaceful in the year 2021. “There was a further significant improvement in the Left Wing Extremism situation as a result this year five districts i.e. Angul, Boudh, Deogarh, Nayagarh and Sambalpur have been declared as LWE free. SwabhimanAnchal, erstwhile Cut-Off Area has seen remarkable improvement over the last couple of years,” he added.