‘Zero tolerance’ for crimes against women: Governor

Maharajganj: Governor Anandiben Patel on Monday called for the strict enforcement of laws to prevent crimes against women, urging authorities to adopt a "zero tolerance" approach.
She emphasized that law enforcement must remain vigilant and that public awareness campaigns should be conducted at the village level to curb issues like child marriage and drug abuse.
"We must make people aware and take initiatives at the grassroots level. If needed, we should conduct awareness marches in villages. Police officials must remain active and ensure crimes against women are stopped with a policy of zero tolerance," Patel said while speaking at a gathering at the Collectorate Complex.
The Governor praised district officials for adopting 40 villages, aiming to transform them into model villages through the effective implementation of government schemes, according to a statement issued by the Raj Bhavan in Lucknow.
Governor also visited Siddharthnagar, where she distributed Anganwadi resource kits to strengthen early childhood education centres. PTI