On Tuesday, CM Jai Ram Thakur said the criminal investigation is a multifaceted challenge & proper investigation was essential for successful prosecution.
Chief Minister said this while releasing the 'Manual on Criminal Investigation' & launching Mobile App 'Crime Free Himachal' of the Himachal Pradesh Police here today.
The people would have greater faith in the rule of law if the investigation leads to the conviction of criminals, said Thakur.
The CM said that the rule of law was an important ingredient of good governance thus the police investigators play an important role in good governance.
Thakur said that the manual would help investigation officers to update & upgrade their knowledge & skills so that usual procedural infirmities during the investigation could be effectively addressed," he said, according to a release of the Chief Minister's Office.
The Manual on Crime Investigation was an excellent effort by the Police Department to standardise the procedure in the process of investigation, CM said.
He said that "It not only provides the road map for investigation but also gives an insight to the investigator to do it in a better & professional way. The main object of the state government was to provide prompt & speedy justice to the common man & make the state a crime-free state".
The CM said that the Police App 'Crime Free Himachal' would go a long way in ensuring maximum participation of the general public in tackling crime in the State.
Thakur said, "With this App, people would be able to register their complaints regarding crime without revealing their identity. People should be motivated to download this app, also to ensure their participation in making the state crime-free state".
The Police Officers had adopted a proactive approach to curb the cases of drug peddling in the state so as to make Himachal Pradesh a drug free state, he said.
Thakur added that effective steps should be taken to check this social menace by expanding the information network.
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