"Zero tolerance for crime, criminals": UP DGP Rajeev Krishna
Lucknow, June 1
Newly appointed full-time Director General of Police of Uttar Pradesh, Rajeev Krishna, on Sunday listed out the safety of women, business owners, citizens and strict action against criminals among the priorities of the government.
Speaking with ANI, the DGP Krishna said that the police respond to the criminals in the language they understand.
"Under the Chief Minister's guidance, the Uttar Pradesh Police is continuously working to address his and the government's priorities, including zero tolerance for crime and criminals, the safety of women, the safety of business owners, the safety of citizens, and strict action against cybercriminals. Continuous action is being taken to ensure law and order remain intact".
"The police make efforts to arrest all the accused and also take necessary action, using necessary force. Some criminals are either very dreaded. When the police come to arrest them, they try to escape, open fire on them, or launch deadly attacks, and the police also take retaliatory action. Some of these criminals are injured, some of our police personnel are also injured, some criminals are also killed, and sometimes even police personnel are killed. So, the bottom line is that the Uttar Pradesh police respond in the same language as the criminals, and the police are emboldened to do so," he said.
Furthermore, he noted that the UP police have been known for conducting polls in a very "peaceful manner"
"The Uttar Pradesh Police has always been known for conducting all elections in a very peaceful and fair manner. All elections here are conducted peacefully and fairly, and this trend will continue in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission. There is no problem in this," he said.
Last year in May, Rajeev Krishna was appointed as the acting DGP of the state.
He had succeeded former Uttar Pradesh DGP Prashant Kumar, who retired on May 31, 2025.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to hear a firm stance, but I've seen this before. Let's talk implementation. What happens to the family of a criminal killed? Is there any oversight? We need justice not just retaliatory action. Also, peace during elections is nice, but what about everyday safety in small towns?
As a shopkeeper in Lucknow, I'm relieved to hear about safety for business owners. We've been dealing with extortion and petty crime for years. Let the police do their job without being tied down by technicalities. Sometimes, tough action is the only language these goons understand.
I'm an American living in Noida for work. Kudos to the Indian police for taking a strong stand. In my country, criminals often get off too easy. But I hope strict action doesn't mean human rights abuses. Balance is key. Still, I feel safer already.
"Speak the language they understand" – abe, that's exactly what we need! My sister was harassed near her college last month. The police did nothing. Maybe now they'll start taking such cases seriously. But DGP sahab, please focus on cybercrime too. It's ruining ordinary people's lives. 🚨
I'm cautiously optimistic. The UP police need a lot of reform, from outdated equipment to better training. Zero tolerance is great, but we also need to protect innocent people from harassment. Sometimes 'tough action' means beating up the wrong person. Let's see results, not press meets.
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