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Barwani, Madhya Pradesh: Senior Police Superintendent Jagdish Dabar of Barwani district held a police chaupal in the village of Umarthi, notorious for illegal weapons manufacturing, to address the community directly and urge them to abandon unlawful activities. The Sikligar community, traditionally associated with local weapons craftsmanship, was warned that illegal weapon production is not only a crime but also poisonous for children’s futures. Direct Dialogue with the Sikligar Community During the session, SSP Dabar spoke specifically to the key elders of the Sikligar society, stressing the severe consequences of involvement in illegal weapons production and sales. He offered a strict but sensitive advisory, highlighting the threat these activities pose to individual futures, socia...

Ahead of Republic Day on January 26, the Madhya Pradesh government has taken a significant decision regarding the premature release of prisoners lodged in state jails. After a detailed review, the Jail Department has approved the release of only 87 prisoners, including seven women serving life sentences, while rejecting 394 out of 481 proposals submitted for consideration. The decision has come as a major setback for hundreds of inmates who were hoping for release on the occasion of the national festival. Officials said the approvals were granted strictly on the basis of good conduct, eligibility under the jail manual, and legal provisions. Decision Taken After Thorough Scrutiny According to the Jail Department, all 481 cases were examined in detail under the relevant provisions o...

In a significant relief for police officers in Madhya Pradesh, the Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT), Jabalpur Bench, has strongly reprimanded both the Central and State governments for prolonged delays in conducting cadre reviews, calling such inaction “administrative apathy” and a violation of officers’ constitutional rights. Hearing a petition filed by the Madhya Pradesh Police Association, the Tribunal made it clear that conducting a cadre review every five years is not a mere formality but a mandatory obligation under the Indian Police Service (Cadre) Rules, 1954. 120-Day Deadline for Cadre Review The CAT has directed the Centre and the State government to complete the additional cadre review process within 120 days, stressing that delays cannot be justified on grounds of...