Bengaluru, 21 Oct 

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday said that the State's development depends on the maintenance of law and order and credited the police department for curbing unethical practices within its ranks.

Speaking at the Police Commemoration Day event after paying tributes to martyred officers, he said, "The curbing of unethical policing is a good achievement. Similarly, a brake has been put on the menace of narcotic substances, and this should be managed even more effectively”.

The CM said the Directorate of Civil Rights Enforcement (DCRE) police stations have been made functional to prevent atrocities against Scheduled Caste communities and emphasised that these stations must work effectively to protect constitutional rights and values.

Siddaramaiah also paid homage to eight police personnel from Karnataka and 191 across the country, who lost their lives in the line of duty, calling their sacrifice priceless.

He also announced compassionate jobs sanctioned for 116 individuals, medical reimbursement for retired police being increased from Rs one lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh and the annual health check-up allowance raised from Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500.