Fatehpur Sikri (UP) Apr 3 (UNI) Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said when he implemented a zero-tolerance policy against criminals upon assuming power in Uttar Pradesh in 2017, many of them opted to surrender and go to jail to avoid severe consequences.
While addressing a Jan Choupal in support of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Fatehpur Sikri Rajkumar Chahar, the CM said, "However, the situation has now changed drastically. Now they're pleading not to be sent to jail. They're afraid to go there too."
He said that before 2017, police stations in many areas remained locked after sunset, reflecting the dire state of law and order. "The plight of ordinary citizens was evident to all. Criminals assumed that this government would be no different from its predecessors, but we declared a policy of zero tolerance against crime and criminals. We made it clear-stop committing crimes, or be prepared to face music," he said.