BENGALURU, April 3 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday said that law and order situation has a direct relationship with the economic growth of the state, while directing the police to curb rising crime, particularly cyber offences.

Speaking at the "Police Flag Day" event held at the Koramangala Parade Ground, where he presented the Chief Minister's medals, Siddaramaiah issued a strong message to the police force on accountability and enforcement.

"There is a direct relationship between law and order and the state's economic growth and GDP. If the police department functions with this in mind, it will be making a significant contribution to the economy," he said.

The chief minister noted that Karnataka's incidence of certain crim...