Jaipur, July 13 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma issued a stern warning to senior police officials, stating that Inspector Generals (IGs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) will be held directly accountable for crimes occurring in their respective jurisdictions.

Reviewing the state's law and order situation at a high-level meeting held at the Chief Minister's residence, Sharma on Monday said the government would adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards crime and asserted that merely arresting offenders was not enough. He directed the police to dismantle entire criminal networks involved in organised crime, drug trafficking and cybercrime.

The Chief Minister sought explanations from police officials over recent criminal incide...