Bihar CM Grants Police Free Hand to Act Tough Against Criminals
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a stringent law and order policy, granting police full discretion to act decisively against criminals. Speaking in Patna on May 11, 2026, Choudhary declared that any criminal challenging police authority would face a response within 48 hours, irrespective of caste or religion. This approach mirrors the tactics of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and follows a recent police encounter that resulted in the death of a murder accused within 24 hours. The announcement coincided with a significant bureaucratic reshuffle involving 11 IAS and 16 IPS officers aimed at strengthening state security. Additionally, Choudhary inaugurated a road named after Naveen Kishor Prasad Sinha and launched the 'Sahyog' real-time monitoring system for public grievance redressal. Under this new initiative, officials failing to resolve citizen complaints within 30 days will face automatic suspension. The Chief Minister emphasized that maintaining a crime-free environment is essential for attracting industry and ensuring good governance in Bihar, while also acknowledging the contributions of former CM Nitish Kumar and BJP leader Nitin Nabin.
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Bihar CM Grants Police Free Hand to Act Tough Against Criminals
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced a stringent law and order policy, granting police full discretion to act decisively against criminals. Speaking in Patna on May 11, 2026, Choudhary declared that any criminal challenging police authority would face a response within 48 hours, irrespective of caste or religion. This approach mirrors the tactics of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and follows a recent police encounter that resulted in the death of a murder accused within 24 hours. The announcement coincided with a significant bureaucratic reshuffle involving 11 IAS and 16 IPS officers aimed at strengthening state security. Additionally, Choudhary inaugurated a road named after Naveen Kishor Prasad Sinha and launched the 'Sahyog' real-time monitoring system for public grievance redressal. Under this new initiative, officials failing to resolve citizen complaints within 30 days will face automatic suspension. The Chief Minister emphasized that maintaining a crime-free environment is essential for attracting industry and ensuring good governance in Bihar, while also acknowledging the contributions of former CM Nitish Kumar and BJP leader Nitin Nabin.
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