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HC flags ‘disturbing trend’ of organised gangs in Haryana
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of Haryana to file an affidavit on the policy framework to tackle organised criminal gangs and sleeper cells. Justice…
The Story in Brief
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has asked the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of Haryana to file an affidavit on the policy framework to tackle organised criminal gangs and sleeper cells. Justice Sanjay Vashisth made the direction while allowing three connected bail pleas, terming the activity a 'disturbing trend' in districts like Gurugram and Faridabad.
The court noted that these gangs appear to have systematic networks, requiring institutional measures beyond routine policing. The state must now detail its mechanisms for dealing with such groups.
The Indian Opinion
This court order rightly shifts focus from individual bail decisions to the broader failure of prevention. The 'disturbing trend' label cautions against the lazy narrative that courts are soft on crime. Instead, it demands accountability from the state's home department. The real test will be whether the affidavit offers concrete steps on intelligence-sharing and rehabilitation, or just more policing without addressing root causes in Gurugram's satellite towns.
Source: livelaw.in
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