Lockup deaths CM Stalin warns of stern action

    Chennai, Jun 30 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Monday warned of tough action in cases of lockup deaths and underlined crime prevention.
    Chairing a meeting to review the law and order situation here, Stalin said while crimes should be prevented, in case it occurs, the Dravidian model government establishes justice by bringing to book those responsible.
    In a post on 'X', the chief minister said he stressed that the government's action against dereliction of duty will be very stringent in matters involving drugs, illicit liquor, women's safety and lockup deaths.
    The CM's warning over lockup deaths comes against the background of alleged custodial death of a temple security guard in Sivaganga district.
    Be it a rowdy or a person with political background or even a policeman, whoever perpetrates crime is brought to justice by ensuring appropriate and expeditious punishment and that is the Dravidian model regime, the CM said.
    When the police department has freedom to act and take complete action, it has to uphold law and order and justice, Stalin conveyed to officials in the review meeting.
    Further, he advised them to treat the general public who visit police stations to lodge complaints with dignity and take action on such plaints in a time bound manner.
    According to a press release, the chief minister tasked police officials to further improve installation of CCTV cameras in public places and encourage public participation in crime prevention activities.
    The chief minister was apprised in the meeting about the action being taken against crimes and cases pending in courts.

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