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AP CM calls upon police to set a national benchmark in maintaining L & O

Vijayawada, Oct 21 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Wednesday emphasized the need for adopting innovative methods in investigation to keep pace with the changing patterns of crime.
Participating in the Police Commemoration Day programme at the Andhra Pradesh Special Police Battalion in Mangalagiri, he pointed out that the cybercriminals are stealing people's hard-earned savings through a single phone call, link or message and even educated people are falling victim to such frauds.
The Chief Minister also paid tributes to police personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty. He assured that the government would stand by the families of police martyrs and remain committed to the welfare of police personnel. Home Minister V Anitha, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta and other officials paid floral tributes at the memorial dedicated to police martyrs.
The Chief Minister underlined the need for deployment of drones to expand surveillance and other operational requirements. He emphasized that Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies must be leveraged to strengthen investigative capabilities.
Naidu observed that Andhra Pradesh Police should earn nationwide recognition for leading in adopting advanced technologies and called upon the Police to set a national benchmark in maintaining law and order. “Criminals should fear the police uniform, while victims should feel assured of protection and justice. The police must safeguard public property and create an environment in which every citizen can live peacefully,” he said.
The Chief Minister highlighted that the Andhra Pradesh Police enjoy a distinct reputation across the country and recalled their courage and dedication in controlling factional violence, tackling Naxalism and preventing communal clashes in the past. Law and order, development, employment and public well-being are closely interconnected, he observed.
The Chief Minister congratulated the AP Counter Intelligence wing for recently uncovering conspiracies that posed a threat to national security, further enhancing the reputation of the police department.
Naidu said that crimes committed under political guise must not be tolerated and that politics should never provide protection to criminals. He directed the police to act firmly against rowdy elements who trouble the public and individuals who harass others through social media.
Naidu appreciated the efforts of the EAGLE (Elite Anti-Narcotics Group for Law Enforcement) teams in curbing ganja and other narcotic drugs. Technology-driven policing would have limited value unless it ensured the safety of women, he said and asked the police to create an environment in which perpetrators are afraid to commit crimes against women.
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