March 07, 2018: The Centre has issued a second advisory to the States asking them to promptly investigate the incidents of vandalism of statues in some parts of the country and arrest and prosecute the culprits. It comes in the wake of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s direction this morning to contain vandalism and sternly deal with the culprits.
In its advisory, Home Ministry asked the States to make District Magistrates and Senior Superintendents of Police personally responsible for ensuring that the law and order situation remains firmly under control in their jurisdiction. The Ministry asked the states to investigate such incidents promptly and culprits be booked accordingly.
Besides calling for close and continuous monitoring of the situation, the Ministry has also asked the States to take all possible measures to ensure that no such incident took place. The main element’s advisory includes intensification of patrolling in sensitive locations, community policing for peace and harmony, check on anti-social elements and preventive measures wherever required. (AIR News)
