Uttar Pradesh: On Police Commemoration Day, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reiterated his government’s focus on reinforcing law and order by instilling fear of the law among criminals. Speaking at an event in Lucknow, he emphasized that his administration’s top priority is to ensure criminals cannot operate with impunity, highlighting the government’s zero-tolerance policy towards crime.
Adityanath cited the arrest of over 77,800 criminals, with 923 detained under the Gangster Act, and the confiscation of illegal assets worth more than Rs.4,000 crore. He stressed that these actions send a strong message to criminal networks and the mafia across the state. “Strengthening the law and order in the state and instilling a fear of law among the criminals is the priority of our government,” Adityanath said during the ceremony.
He also paid tribute to police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty. “The sacrifices of our brave personnel will inspire us to continue our duties with dedication and responsibility,” he added. Two policemen from Uttar Pradesh were among the officers who died in 2023-24 while serving the state.
Supporting these sentiments, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also spoke at a Police Commemoration Day event, affirming the government’s commitment to tackling terrorism and drug trafficking nationwide. Shah acknowledged progress in curbing terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, but emphasized that the fight is ongoing. He praised the dedication of the police and security forces, saying, “Their sacrifices will not be forgotten.”
The day saw tributes from leaders across the country, including Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and top officials from Maharashtra, who honored fallen officers in similar ceremonies.
