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Time of India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Cops alone can't stop rapes, says MP DGP, blames obscene content
Indore: Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana highlighted that police action alone is insufficient to prevent sexual assault cases, pointing to declining social values attributed to widespread access to explicit content through digital devices and internet connectivity. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Addressing media Saturday about rising sexual assault cases, the DGP said, "There are many reasons why I believe this is happening - availability of internet, mobile phones, obscene content, alcohol. Through mobile phones, anyone can connect with anyone from anywhere. There is a serious decline in morality. There are many such reasons, and to expect the police to handle all of this alone is not possible." Makwana said domestic supervision has weakened considerably. "Within homes, people are no longer able to keep a watch on each other. Many of the boundaries have been broken, and the kind of obscenity being served through the internet from a young age is undoubtedly distorting children's minds. That, somewhere, is contributing to the increase in such crimes," he added. 'MP police neutralised 10 Naxals in past 6 months' Speaking to journalists in Indore on Sunday after a comprehensive review meeting, DGP Makwana announced significant progress in anti-Naxal operations. 'In its fight against Naxalism, MP police have neutralised 10 Naxals in past six months alone — marking the highest such figure recorded in any single year in the state. Previously, the maximum number of Naxals eliminated in a year stood at six,' the DGP said. The meeting included senior officials from Indore commissionerate and SP and DSP-ranked officers from all eight districts in Indore range. The DGP said, 'While Naxal problem remains widespread in Chhattisgarh, the issue in MP is restricted to Balaghat and Mandla. Among these, Balaghat continues to be most affected. In a major boost to the state's counter-insurgency efforts, 325 new posts have been approved in specialised anti-Naxal force. '
Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
MP police move towards paperless system, shifting key ops to digital platforms, says DGP
1 2 3 4 Indore: Madhya Pradesh police is moving towards adopting a paperless system, with digitisation of critical processes already underway, said director general of police (DGP) Kailash Makwana on Sunday. While interacting with senior police officials from Indore police commissionerate and Indore range, the DGP said the state police is gradually transitioning key operations to digital platforms. The goal is to go completely paperless, ensuring faster, transparent, and more efficient policing, he told the officers. The meeting focused on improving crime control strategies, boosting operational effectiveness, and strengthening community-based policing. With cybercrime and drug-related offences on the rise, the DGP emphasised the need for law enforcement to evolve alongside these modern challenges. "Along with strict legal action, it's equally important to engage the community through awareness and outreach programmes. Public participation is vital in controlling emerging threats," said DGP Makwana. Officers were directed to align with the department's digital transformation roadmap and make greater use of technology in investigations, records management, and communication. The DGP also reviewed the performance of various districts under the range and acknowledged the role of officers working in sensitive areas. He interacted with the media after the meeting. When asked about the alleged delay in arresting Sonam Raghuvanshi, who was in Indore for several days evading arrest in the infamous Raja Raghuwanshi murder case, DGP Makwana pointed to the challenges of tracking individuals in large urban areas like Indore. "Many people own multiple houses, and even the landlords often don't know who is coming or staying at which property. No one keeps track. In such a large commissionerate, how can the police possibly know unless they receive specific input," he said. On rising cases of 'love jihad' in cities like Indore and Bhopal, he said special instructions have been issued to officers to remain vigilant. "The officials have been asked to stay in touch with hostel wardens and schools and colleges," he added. The DGP also spoke on internal reforms within the police department. He said officers, who were stationed at police stations for extended periods, were transferred to encourage fresh energy and efficiency. He said plans are afoot to increase police force strength and re-evaluate the jurisdiction of newly established police stations to ensure better service delivery. On the occasion, DGP Makwana also presented ISO certification mementos to Rajendra Nagar and Tejaji Nagar police stations, recognising improvements in their functioning.
The Hindu
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Porn, alcohol and lack of control in families: Madhya Pradesh DGP on increase in rapes; says police alone can't curb rapes
Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Kailash Makwana said on Sunday (June 29, 2025) that the police force alone cannot curb rape incidents while claiming that various other factors, like pornography, internet and alcohol, are causing a decline in morality in society, leading to an increase in cases of sexual assault. Mr. Makwana made the remarks after holding a review meeting for Simhastha Kumbh Mela, slated to be held in 2028, with top officers in Ujjain. He went on to claim that earlier children used to listen to parents and teachers, and 'vulgarity is now being served on the internet'. 'The way pornography is being served on the internet, the minds of children are getting distorted. There are many reasons behind the increasing incidents of rape. I think it includes internet, mobile phones, availability of pornographic material and alcohol. Today, through mobile phones, someone is connecting from somewhere to someone else. There are many such reasons for the decline of morality in society. It is not possible for police alone to deal with it,' the DGP said, responding to questions from reporters. Mr. Makwana added, 'Today, no one is able to keep an eye on each other in a house. Earlier, children used to obey teachers and parents and there was a shame of [elders'] sight but now many limits have broken and the way obscene content is being served on the internet since childhood, it is definitely distorting their (children's) minds. This is the reason why these incidents have increased.' The State has seen a rise in the cases of sexual assault in recent years, with the Government informing the State Assembly that 7,294 rape cases were reported in 2024 with an average of about 20 cases per day across Madhya Pradesh. The figures showed a more than 19% increase from 6,134 cases of rape in 2020, the Government had said during the last Budget session in March. The Home Department statistics, presented in response to a question from Congress MLA Pankaj Upadhyay, had also showed an increase in the rape cases in tribal regions, with Jhabua, a community-dominated district, seeing an increase rate of 168 percent, highest in the State. Over the last five years, the cases from the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community saw a 26% rise, 24% from general categories, 20% among the Other Backward Classes (OBCs), and 10% from Scheduled Castes (SCs), the data showed.
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Naxalism in MP on verge of elimination: State top cop
Indore, The problem of Naxalism, which is limited to only one district of Madhya Pradesh, is on the verge of elimination, said Director General of Police Kailash Makwana on Sunday. Naxalism in MP on verge of elimination: State top cop The state police have created a record by eliminating 10 Naxalites in encounters in the last six months, he said. The top cop was speaking to reporters during a meeting of police officers of the Indore zone. The Centre has vowed to eradicate Naxalism across the country by March 2026. 'The Naxal problem has remained the biggest challenge to India's internal security for many years. However, in Madhya Pradesh, only the Balaghat district is largely affected by the Naxal problem,' he said. The DGP said the MP police have killed 10 Naxalites in encounters over the past six months, which he called a record. 'According to our estimate, there are currently 40-45 Naxalites in the state. We are moving towards the elimination of the Naxal problem. Our anti-Naxal campaign will continue even during the monsoon,' he said. He said that the anti-Naxal campaign is being reviewed every month under the leadership of Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and 325 new posts for the special anti-Naxal 'Hawk Force' have been approved. The DGP was asked about Sonam, the main accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case, who hid in a flat here for days before her arrest in neighbouring Uttar Pradesh, and whether the episode has raised questions about the effectiveness of the local police's intelligence apparatus. Makwana said, 'Indore is a big city. Practically, it is very difficult to find out from where a person suddenly came to the city and where he stayed overnight. However, if the police get any specific clue or information about a person, we try to find out about it.' He added, 'Many times, you are not even able to keep an eye on who is coming and who is meeting the tenant living in a part of your own house. Then how is it possible to keep an eye on such a big city?' The DGP admitted that a large number of posts are lying vacant in the state police department. He said, 'A police force of about 25,000 is already sanctioned in the entire state. Recruitment is currently underway to fill vacancies across various categories, while efforts to ensure timely promotions for police officers are also in progress.' This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
New Indian Express
19-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
MP ministers under New Delhi scrutiny
64 cops promoted over success against Maoists As many as 64 cops who were part of highly successful anti-Maoist operations of state police between July 2024 and April 2025 were granted out-of-turn promotions at the special promotion decoration ceremony held in Balaghat district recently. The ceremony was graced by CM Mohan Yadav and state DGP Kailash Makwana. The officials rewarded with promotions out of the blue belong to the district police force, the special anti-Maoists operations Hawk Force and the special armed force. The promotions were granted in connection with the elimination of seven hardcore and wanted operatives and the arrest of an equally dreaded Naxal leader. Twin deaths leave MP political circles grieving The sudden demise of a popular state BJP face and a senior journalist has sent shockwaves across various quarters in MP. While former Congress man and one of BJP's most active state spokespersons 58-year-old Narendra Saluja died in Indore on May 1 following a heart attack, senior PTI correspondent, 56-year-old Anil Dube died from a brain stroke and multiple heart attacks in Bhopal on Tuesday. Known for their work ethics and jovial nature, the sudden departure of Satuja and Dube less than a fortnight apart, have left state political circles grieving, while expressing shock over the possible health reasons behind the sudden deaths of such active individuals. Anuraag singh Our correspondent in Madhya Pradesh
