Bhubaneswar, Sep 28: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Saturday asked the police to ensure the safety of women in the State.

Speaking at the second day of the joint conference of the District Collectors and SPs here, the Chief Minister said that the rate of conviction in crimes against women remained low over the last 22 years, and said his government would not tolerate this.

“In the previous government, the conviction rate for violence against women was only 9.73%. Our government is determined to take immediate action and provide full justice to such criminal acts,” he said.

“I urge the DGP to provide district-wise data of cases against women, conviction pending status and other data within one week. After legal consultations, a future roadmap will be prepared,” he added.

Asserting that the State government has zero tolerance towards crimes against women and children, CM Majhi said stern action would be taken even if influential people are found involved.

The Chief Minister also asked the police to respect women at police stations, listen to their complaints patiently, and take immediate action.

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