Singers who promote gang lifestyles in their songs/music and videos should be treated like criminals, said the Haryana DGP O P Singh on Sunday. Addressing the police personnel, the DGP then added that strict legal action should be taken against such people.
"The singers who promote gang lifestyles to youth through music and videos should be treated as criminals and strict legal action should be taken against them," the DGP said on Sunday.
Within minutes, such singers destroy the teachings given to youth by their parents, education by teachers, and the society's discipline, the DGP added. Earlier this year, the Haryana Police had initiated action against songs that allegedly promote gun culture, "glorify" violence, and incite hatred. Not only this, but many such songs have been taken off social media platforms. Cybercrime unit's teams monitor social media and take required action where it is needed.
What is Haryana's Operation Trackdown?
Singh, in a post on X in Hindi, addressed the police officials, including SHOs, DSPs, SPs, DCPs, police commissioners, IG, and ADGP-rank officers, congratulating them for the success of the ongoing "Operation Trackdown", which has delivered a "major blow" to criminal networks.
According to an official statement, the initiative, launched on November 5, sought to strengthen law-and-order enforcement and has produced highly impactful results. Till now, the police have arrested 1,439 notorious, wanted, and serious offenders, along with 3,127 other accused individuals. In total, 4,566 criminals have been brought under the police net.
The state police is further looking towards arresting absconders, serious offenders, organised crime operatives, and notorious criminals in every district immediately.
"Continuous and swift action has sent a clear message among criminals that there is no safe haven left for any unlawful activity in the state," the statement said.
Under "Operation Trackdown", several criminals have been arrested while they were planning "heinous crimes" such as murder or attempted murder, according to the police statement, which then added that the campaign so far had saved the lives of at least sixty people, as they were on the target lists of these criminals.
"In a democracy, the rule of law prevails." He also directed police officials to strongly pursue the cases filed against the criminals nabbed during the ongoing operation. Ensure punishment in cases involving the Arms Act. Criminals should receive the message that the very gun they are brandishing will land them in prison for years," the DGP said.
"Continue to take legal action against those who handle their illegal income, supply weapons, provide hiding places, and create favourable publicity on social media and among the public," the DGP added.
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