Haryana to launch ‘identified crime scheme’

Haryana Government has decided to launch “identified crime scheme” under which State and district-level committees will be constituted to identify heinous and sensational crimes, and appropriate measures will be taken to dispose of such cases expeditiously.

The Chief Minister Manohar Lal has given approval for the launch of the scheme, said an official spokesman.

He said that the district level committees headed by deputy commissioner concerned would meet on first Tuesday of every month, identify heinous and sensational crimes, if any, during the month and submit recommendations to the state level committee, which would decide on their inclusion in identified crimes.

The state level committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary would review the progress made in various cases and identify the bottlenecks in investigation or trial for taking corrective measures, he said.

The state level committee would also review the number of cases reported from different districts and take up these with district, if the number of the cases reported by the district under the scheme is insufficient or the committee believes that there is crime which qualifies to be covered under the scheme, but the district concerned has failed to identify and report the same, the spokesman said.

This committee would meet on third Tuesday of every month and bring the latest progress report on the identified cases for review and further necessary action.

The spokesman further said heinous and sensational crimes created a deep impact on the psyche of the society, and, therefore, required close monitoring for meeting the ends of justice. Crime control is an extremely important aspect of good governance and brings a sense of security among the citizens, he said.

Haryana Government is making strenuous efforts to rein in heinous and sensational crimes like dacoity, murder, terrorist activities, rape, gang rape, rape of small girls, kidnapping etc. The scheme requires commitment at all levels, particularly at the highest level, he added.

Recently, the Chief Minister had announced a time frame for investigation in cases of crime against women. The investigation officer would have to complete the investigation into a rape case in one month, and in eve-teasing within 15 days, otherwise action would be taken against him/her.

The State Government has also decided to debar the accused in rape and eve-teasing cases from getting government facilities except ration.  In case, the accused is convicted and sentenced, he would not be eligible for facilities such as old age pension, pension for the physically disabled persons, driving and arm licenses.

The spokesman said that the members of district level committees headed by Deputy Commissioner would be superintendent of police or commissioner of police, district attorney, superintendent or deputy superintendent of jail of the respective districts. The members of the state level committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary would be Director General Police (CID), Director FSL, District Attorney, and Legal Remembrancer, he added.