647 land-grabbing circumstances are beneath probe, 16 FIRs filed, says Gujarat Govt

After the enactment of the Gujarat Land Grabbing (Prohibition Act), 647 circumstances of alleged land-grabbing are beneath investigation with FIRs filed in 16 of them, mentioned Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Pankaj Kumar, whereas addressing a press convention within the presence of Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Minister of State for Home Pradeepsinh Jadeja.
The press convention, organised to launch sure info associated to the house division within the state, was attended by Chief Principal Secretary to the CM Ok Kailashnathan, Director General of Police Ashish Bhatia and Director of Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) Keshav Kumar.
Pankaj Kumar mentioned that to examine land-grabbing within the state, the state authorities has enacted the Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act within the earlier meeting session. He added that thus far, 605 purposes of land grabbing had been obtained by totally different collectors who’ve initiated suo motu proceedings in 42 circumstances.
“Investigations are on in the cases and state government is monitoring the same. Sixteen FIRs have been registered against 34 land-grabbers,” Kumar mentioned including that the entire land within the circumstances might be round 1.35 lakh sq. metre, price Rs 220 crore as per jantri charges (prepared reckoner of land costs in numerous components of the state).
DGP Bhatia offered particulars about circumstances registered beneath the amended Prevention of Anti-Social Act (PASA) and Gujarat Control of Terrorism and Organised Crime (GCTOC) Act. He mentioned that classes of cyber crime, playing, cash lending and sexual harassment have been added to the amended Act. Till December 2020, 1,247 individuals, together with 90 bootleggers, 15 cash lenders, 15 accused of sexual harassment and 9 of cyber crime, had been behind bars beneath PASA.
About circumstances beneath GCTOC, Bhatia mentioned police have thus far registered 11 circumstances and greater than 100 accused are in jail. He additionally added that many proposals of the GCTOC are into consideration in opposition to criminals indulging in extortion, supari killing and financial offences. He mentioned police has additionally launched a marketing campaign to nab greater than 20,000 criminals absconding in numerous circumstances.

Saying that regulation and order is a pre-condition of growth, Rupani mentioned the precedence of his authorities is to offer a way of peace and safety to the individuals by giving a free hand to the police division. Referring to the Land Grabbing (Prohibition) Act, Rupani mentioned that the precise deterrence in opposition to the criminality will come 6-7 months later when the arrested accused might be convicted and despatched to jail.
He additionally mentioned that the Gujarat police was planning to introduce physique digital camera for police personnel. “In coming days, body cameras will be attached to police. We will start it from traffic police so that, behavior towards public can be viewed centrally. The tender is in final stage… Police’s behavior will come under control. It will also benefit police because on many occasions fake complaints are lodged against police,” he mentioned including there might be one cyber police station in every district quickly.
RR Cell abolished
Rupani, on Friday, declared to abolish the Rapid Response Cell (RR Cell) connected with the involved vary IG/DIG within the state. Making the announcement, the CM mentioned, “The RR Cell practice was functional since 1995. It is being abolished from today. (We are) strengthening the Superintendent of Police so that they can work (more) in the district.”
“We also want to give out a message to police that it can never be tolerated that the protector turns into a tormentor. And we are trying to give a message that they stay away from such things. It is a basic requirement that policemen do not align with criminals…,” Rupani mentioned.
Asked in regards to the purpose for abolishing the RR Cell, Rupani mentioned, “The role of RR Cell was to accompany the DIG/IG for an operation. Now, with the use of technology, the utility of RR Cell has decreased… The IG/DIG are always there above the district superintendent so, there is no question of anybody getting unfettered power.” There are eight police vary in Gujarat and every vary is being headed by an IPS officer of DIG or IG rank. Each Range IG/DIG has an RR Cell of round 10-15 police personnel to help him. The workers of RR Cells might be merged with the district police involved.