Tripura government has set up a Special Task Force (STF) to deal with organised criminal groups, crime syndicates, and extortion gangs in the state, Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Saturday.
Saha, who also holds the home portfolio, said in his social media posts that the STF headed by the Superintendent of Police (Economic Offences) will have statewide jurisdiction.
"The STF has been formed with the objective of taking focused action against organised criminal groups, criminal syndicates, extortion gangs and similar such crimes," the Chief Minister said.
On Wednesday, Saha had held a meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi wherein they discussed various affairs of Tripura.
A source close to the Chief Minister said that Shah asked Saha to take strict action against drugs menace and organised crimes in the state.
Earlier this week, the Tripura government had set up the first ever Crime Branch Police Station (CBPS) in the state to investigate cases on economic offences, serious crimes, and narcotics-related offences.
The CBPS has jurisdiction all over the state.
After getting approval from the competent authority, the CBPS will conduct inquiries into economic offences, serious crimes and offences under the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act.
CPI-M has mastery in misleading people: Tripura CM Saha
Tripura Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Manik Saha on Wednesday slammed the opposition CPI-M, stating that the party is a "master in misleading people", and it never acknowledges development.
Govt implementing multi-faceted plan for overall development of Tripura: CM
Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that Tripura has now emerged as one of the fastest-developing states in the North Eastern region.
UP medical varsity introduces gold medal in Tripura CM’s name for meritorious students
King George’s Medical University (KGMU) in Uttar Pradesh’s Lucknow has announced to introduce a gold medal in the name of Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha.
CM Dr Manik Saha chairs meeting to prepare road map for Organ donation and transplantation
In yet another significant stride towards boosting the state’s health sector, the Tripura government is mulling to prepare a road map for Organ donation and transplantation.
Republic Day parade: Tripura's tableau wins second prize
Tripura's tableau, showcasing the 'Eternal Reverence: The worship of 14 deities in the state- Kharchi Puja' at the 76th Republic Day celebrations, won the second prize.
Countdown to oust BJP, IPFT and Tipra Motha from power started: Tripura CPIM
In a show of political strength, the Tripura CPIM organized a massive gathering near Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan at Agartala; with state committee secretary Jitendra Chaudhury declaring that the countdown for the BJP, IPFT, and Tipra Motha’s rule in Tripura has begun.
Stampede at Maha Kumbh; 30 women injured ahead of Amrit Snan on Mauni Amavasya
A stampede-like situation unfolded on the morning of Mauni Amavasya at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, resulting in around 30 women being injured as they made their way towards the Sangam for the Amrit Snan, one of the most significant rituals of the festival.
ISRO celebrates milestone with 100th launch of GSLV rocket, successfully deploys NVS-02 satellite
India’s space agency, ISRO, marked a significant milestone on Wednesday morning with the successful launch of its 100th GSLV rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota.