Fix accountability of DSPs for filing chargesheets within 3 months: Shah to Chhattisgarh CM

Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday directed that the Chhattisgarh government should fix accountability of DSP-level officers for filing chargesheet within 60 and 90 days and under the new criminal laws, the entire process — from recording evidence to conducting trials — can be carried out through video conferencing, which will significantly save manpower. Shah gave these directions to the state's chief minister Vishnu Deo Sai during a review meeting held on implementation of the three criminal laws in Chhattisgarh.

Every police station and DSP-level officer in Chhattisgarh should regularly use National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) in serious crime investigations, Shah directed Sai, adding that it should become an ideal state by implementing the new criminal laws soon.

The Home Minister also recommended a structured review mechanism for the implementation of the new criminal laws in the state and added that the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police should conduct weekly reviews, the state home minister should review the progress every 15 days, and the chief minister should assess the implementation of the laws on a monthly basis.

Shah further said that Chhattisgarh should take the complete implementation of the three new criminal laws as a challenge. Senior Union Home Ministry officials, including Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan, the Chief Secretary and the DGP of Chhattisgarh and other senior officials were present in the meeting.