Patna, Oct. 9 -- Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary on Friday directed officials to take strict action against criminals and anti-social elements, strengthen law and order, and ensure the safety of citizens across the state.

Chairing a high-level review meeting at the 'Sankalp' auditorium at Lok Sevak Awas in Patna, the Chief Minister stressed that maintaining law and order was among the government's top priorities and warned that negligence in such matters would not be tolerated.

Choudhary directed officials to prepare district-wise and police station-wise lists of criminals and take effective action against them. He also instructed the police to use provisions of the Crime Control Act (CCA), wherever necessary, to keep habitual off...