Governor Mangubhai Patel has said that to control crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes, harmony among all sections should be strengthened further. He said that Samrsata camps (harmony camps) should be organised on a large scale. Maintain lively dialogue with the citizens of the identified areas. Improvement in criminal thinking is essential for effective crime control efforts. Governor Patel said this to the officials during the review of the Scheduled Castes, Tribes Prevention of Atrocities Act.
Patel said that in order to strengthen the control system for offences under the Act, it is necessary that the guilty should be punished severely. Innocent should not be troubled. He said that there are strong traditions of harmony in the Society. There is a need to further strengthen and propagate those good traditions. There are many such wards and villages where not a single crime is registered. Information regarding such villages should be given in Samrsata camp.
The Governor said that for effective action under the Act, it is necessary to have compassion and sympathy for the victim in heart and mind. Works done with sensitivity always yield good results. He directed for continuous monitoring of the investigation works and review by doing intensive tours. He said that from the origin of the crime to the level of the court, the arrangements should be continuously reviewed at all levels. If any deficiency or problem is found at any stage, it should be resolved immediately.