No compromise on women’s safety; Assam to be ruthless against drug trade: CM Himanta Sarma
Guwahati, Sep 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that his government would adopt a “zero tolerance” approach towards crimes against women and pledged a relentless crackdown on drug traffickers and perpetrators involved in the illegal trade.
Sarma said there would be no compromise on the safety and security of women in the state and warned that offenders would face the full force of the law irrespective of their identity or influence.
“There will be no compromise on the safety and security of our Nari Shakti. No matter who the offender is, our law will catch up,” the Chief Minister said in a post on X. “We have a clear motto: ZERO TOLERANCE on crimes against Women,” he added.
Sarma’s remarks came as he participated in a two-day brainstorming session with Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) to review Assam’s law and order situation. The conference is focusing on key policing challenges, including crimes against women and children and the fight against drugs.
The Chief Minister also issued a strong warning to drug traffickers, saying Assam would not be allowed to become a “safe haven or transit route” for drugs or drug lords. “We will not allow Assam to be a safe haven or transit route for drugs or drug lords. We will be ruthless in executing our mission of #AssamAgainstDrugs and CRACK DOWN relentlessly on the perpetrators,” Sarma said.
The government has made the campaign against drugs a major priority, with the Assam Police intensifying operations against trafficking networks, suppliers and distributors across the state. The Chief Minister’s emphasis on women’s safety also comes amid continuing efforts by the state police to strengthen investigation and enforcement in cases involving crimes against women and children.
During the SSP conference, district-level policing strategies and measures to improve law and order are being discussed, with greater emphasis on prevention, intelligence gathering and coordinated action.
Sarma has repeatedly called for a strong and responsive police force capable of dealing with organised crime and emerging security challenges.
The two-day deliberations are expected to focus on strengthening policing mechanisms, improving coordination among districts and ensuring faster action against offenders.
The Chief Minister’s latest message signals that the Assam government intends to pursue a hardline approach on both crimes against women and the drug menace, with enforcement agencies being tasked with ensuring that offenders are brought to justice.
–IANS
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