Patna: Bihar’s deputy chief minister and home minister, Samrat Choudhary, has delivered a stern rebuke to the state police, saying officers who do not know how to use weapons should “resign and go home”.
Speaking at a Republic Day ceremony in Sampatchak on Monday, Choudhary criticised what he described as failures within the police force and called for tougher action against criminal elements. His remarks came amid renewed political emphasis on law and order in the state.
Addressing police personnel from the public stage, Choudhary said India had changed and that security forces were now expected to act with confidence and authority. Drawing a parallel with the central government, he said that just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given operational freedom to the armed forces, Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar had ensured that police officers in the state would not have their “hands tied”.
“No undesirable elements should be allowed to remain in society,” the home minister said, urging officers to take decisive steps to maintain law and order.
Choudhary stressed that the role of the Bihar Police extended beyond crime control. He said the force must also contribute to the state’s development and support the broader agenda of good governance.
Calling for strict action against criminals, he asked police personnel to fully cooperate with the judicial system to ensure that cases moved swiftly through the courts. Effective policing, he added, was essential not only for public safety but also for building confidence in the administration.
