Patna: A major review meeting on Bihar’s security was held on Friday at Sardar Patel Bhawan in Patna, where Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister Samrat Chaudhary met senior police and home department officials. Heads of the Special Branch, CID, Special Task Force and the Security Department gave detailed presentations on ongoing work and the current state of law and order. The meeting focused on how these divisions are functioning and what more needs to be done to keep pace with rising security challenges.
Officials explained their methods for controlling crime, improving intelligence gathering and strengthening coordination across districts. They shared their recent achievements, areas where progress has been slow, and the challenges they face in tackling organised crime and maintaining public safety. Each division also laid out its future action plan, including the resources required to improve their efficiency and response time.
After reviewing the presentations, Chaudhary stressed that the state’s internal security system must be made stronger and more transparent. He asked officers to take quicker decisions, improve monitoring and ensure that intelligence flows smoothly between all departments. He emphasised that better coordination would allow the police to respond faster and prevent incidents before they escalate.
The meeting was attended by key officials, including Arvind Kumar Chaudhary, Additional Chief Secretary of the Home Department; Vinay Kumar, Director General of Police; and Pranav Kumar, Home Secretary. Their presence highlighted the government’s focus on improving policing and ensuring that every department works together to keep Bihar safer and more secure.
