5G technology: PM Modi exhorts law enforcement agencies to be 10 steps ahead of crime world
New Delhi, October 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the importance of having a smart law and order system on a par with advanced technologies. He said law enforcement agencies had to be 10 steps ahead of the crime world in view of the introduction of 5G technology.
Addressing 'Chintan Shivir' of Home Ministers of states via video conferencing, he also floated the idea of "one nation, one police uniform" saying states and UTs should discuss if this was possible.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, "Today the nature of crimes is changing. We need to understand the new age technologies. We have entered the 5G era. Hence we need to be more vigilant."
With 5G technology, PM Modi said there would be manifold improvement in facial recognition technology, automatic number plate recognition technology, drone and CCTV technology.
"With the advancement in 5G technology, awareness is equally important. It is to be ensured that India's law and order system becomes smart. Technology not only helps in the prevention of crimes, but also in crime investigation. We will have to be 10 steps ahead of the crime world," he said.
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According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) statement, the Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers is an endeavour to provide a national perspective to policy formulation on internal security-related matters.[/caption]
PM Narendra Modi said there was a need for a positive perspective and called for improved synergy among the police stations with cooperation, rapport and a streamlined mechanism.
In order to improve the efficiency of the police and strengthen law and order, the Prime Minister said the interconnectedness between the police of different states was an important aspect.
Narendra Modi said, "Law and order is not restricted to one state now. Crime is turning interstate and international. With technology, criminals now have increased their power to commit crimes. Criminals beyond the border are misusing technology. Be it cybercrime or the usage of drone technology for the smuggling of weapons or drugs, we will have to keep working on new technology for them."
he coordination between agencies of all states and between central and state agencies was essential, the PM added.
"I urge all states to come together and develop a common uniform for the police force. This will create job opportunities through mass manufacturing and build a common identity for the police," the PM said. The prime minister also warned about the implications of fake news.
The two-day Chintan Shivir is being held at Surajkund, Haryana. Home Secretaries and Director Generals of Police (DGPs) of the states and Director Generals of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Central Police Organisations (CPOs) also attended the Chintan Shivir.
According to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) statement, the Chintan Shivir of Home Ministers is an endeavour to provide a national perspective to policy formulation on internal security-related matters.
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-PTC News with ANI inputs
