Supreme Court principle on police trust echoed by Vijay Sharma

Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Sharma referred to a recent Supreme Court judgment while answering media questions about law enforcement. He explained that the court reiterated a basic principle: citizens who respect the law should feel confidence when they see police, whereas offenders should experience fear. Sharma insisted that this doctrine must be applied rigorously across the state, urging police to uphold professionalism and citizens to cooperate fully. He added that a strong, trustworthy police force is essential for tackling both crime and the lingering Naxalite threat in Chhattisgarh’s tribal heartland. The deputy chief minister’s citation of the Supreme Court underscored the administration’s commitment to law‑and‑order as a pillar of its development agenda.