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Haryana to set up special SC/ST courts in five districts, wants every chargesheet in 60 days

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini told police and officials at a state vigilance meeting that no laxity would be tolerated. The DGP said atrocity cases have fallen by nearly 28%.

From the editorial desk · ChandigarhEdited by Puneet PanesarPublished
Gandhi News graphic: Haryana plans five special courts for SC/ST cases
Gandhi News graphic: Haryana plans five special courts for SC/ST casesGraphic: Gandhi News

Key points

  • Special courts for SC/ST cases will be set up in Hisar, Faridabad, Palwal, Rohtak and Bhiwani.
  • Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini wants 100% chargesheets within 60 days in atrocity cases.
  • DGP Ajay Singhal said such cases are down by nearly 28%; 10 police personnel have faced action for negligence.