Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday asked the policemen of Jharkhand to be compassionate and empathetic towards the poor and backward in order to win their trust. Addressing the concluding ceremony of Police Duty Meet in Ranchi, Soren said that the cops should ensure justice for the poor and backward.

Soren also stressed on the importance of technology and asked the policemen to use latest technology for nabbing criminals and investigating tricky cases of crimes and scams. “We live in a time where technology drives us. The police too have to update their technological skills and use the latest skills to nab criminals,” Soren said.

The Chief Minister said that in this period of socio-economic change, women empowerment should be given the highest priority. He said that the crime against women is a major concern for the society. It should be stopped at all cost, he added. He told the police department that he will seek the cooperation of various organizations to prevent gender violence and crime against women. “We have to bring an end to crime against women,” he said.

Soren extended his support to the police department and said that the Government will cooperate with the cops and ensure that the road blocks on the path of their duty are removed.

Director General of Police KN Chaubey, during his address, informed about the achievements of the police along with the campaigns and activities being carried out by the police department to stop crime.

He said that the strategy made by the police to stop cyber crime has been effective. Since December, 1100 cyber criminals have been arrested, he added.

He also spoke about the techniques used in the investigation of human trafficking, gender violence and other crimes. He said that what policemen have learned in this meet will be seen in police research.