Bengaluru: Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given a call to the Police to treat the cases of discrimination against weaker sections in the name of caste, with utmost seriousness and take preventive action. The CM was addressing the gathering at President’s Medal and Home Minister’s Medal award ceremony to the Police officers in consideration of their meritorious service, held at Raj Bhavan here yesterday.
“The Government has set up District Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) Police Stations at every districts in the State. However, in the recent progress review meeting, it came to notice that, the performance and progress of these Police Stations was not satisfactory. The Officers should strive to realise the purpose of the Government by ensuring the safety of weaker sections,” said Siddaramaiah.
