Ranchi, Jul 6: Jharkhand Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore has written a fresh letter to the state’s Director General of Police (DGP), reiterating his request for enhanced security arrangements and expressing concern over the delay in responding to an earlier proposal seeking an additional vehicle for his security personnel.
In the communication, the minister said that more than two months had passed since he sought an extra vehicle for his security detail, but no formal response had been received. He stated that the absence of a decision had compelled him to raise the matter once again.
Kishore argued that the state’s existing security protocols no longer reflect the current law-and-order situation. He maintained that security guidelines framed years ago should be reviewed in light of evolving crime trends and the growing challenges faced by public representatives.
Referring to reports that his current security cover was considered adequate, the minister said that deploying 16 security personnel with only three vehicles was not a practical arrangement and could affect the efficiency of security operations.
In his letter, the Finance Minister urged the DGP to personally visit security-sensitive and remote areas, including Burha Pahad, Saranda Forest, Parasnath Hill, Chetna, and other difficult regions of Jharkhand.
He said a firsthand assessment would provide a better understanding of the security challenges faced by personnel deployed in such locations and the need to update existing security arrangements.
The minister also highlighted what he described as a changing crime landscape in the state, stating that criminal activities had become more organized and sophisticated over the years.
He alleged that businesspersons, traders, and public representatives were facing increasing extortion threats and argued that these developments warranted a comprehensive review of security measures.Kishore further emphasized that the issue was not limited to his personal security.
He called for a broader reassessment of security norms for ministers, Members of Parliament (MPs), Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs), and other public officials, including the adequacy of security personnel, vehicle allocation, and related infrastructure.Copies of the letter were reportedly forwarded to the Chief Secretary and the Home, Prison and Disaster Management Department for information.
At the time of reporting, there was no official indication that the DGP had accepted or rejected the minister’s request. The matter remains under administrative consideration, with the minister seeking a review and modernization of the state’s security protocols.
