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News18•09-10-2026, 16:00
Bihar Chief Minister Directs Strict Action Against Criminals and Anti-Social Elements
  • •Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary directed officials to take strict action against criminals, strengthen law and order, and ensure citizen safety during a high-level review meeting in Patna.
  • •Authorities were instructed to prepare district-wise lists of criminals, utilize the Crime Control Act against habitual offenders, and ensure prompt investigation of cases.
  • •The Chief Minister called for improved emergency response times for Dial-112, enhanced cybercrime monitoring, and strict measures against the illegal narcotics trade.
  • •Officials were also directed to ensure fair competitive examinations, monitor social media content closely, and improve facilities for women police personnel across the state.

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Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary directed officials to prepare district and police station-wise lists of criminals, utilize the Crime Control Act (CCA) against habitual offenders, and ensure prompt investigations. He also instructed authorities to increase patrolling in sensitive areas, modernize special task forces, and maintain high standards for emergency services like Dial-112.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary instructed officials to strengthen cybercrime monitoring mechanisms across all districts and heavily publicize helpline number 1930. Furthermore, district magistrates and superintendents of police are mandated to address sensitive social media-related cases within two hours under headquarters-level monitoring.

Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary directed the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), state police, and central agencies to work in close coordination to curb infiltration, drug trafficking, and counterfeit currency smuggling along the India-Nepal border. Authorities were also instructed to hold monthly coordination meetings, monitor suspicious financial transactions, and identify unregistered religious places in border areas.