Allegations of Preferential Police Escorts for Illegal Mining Figures Rise

According to the minister, several PCR and patrol vehicles are staffed by only a driver and a single police official, leaving both the officer and the public vulnerable. He highlighted that the practice of providing police guards to high‑profile contractors and illegal miners undermines the state's commitment to law and order. The minister warned that such arrangements compromise the safety of ordinary citizens who depend on the police for protection.