Improve image and functioning, Akhilesh to police
by IANS
Faced with unrelenting criticism on the state's poor law and order, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday pulled up senior police officials and asked them to improve their and the force's functioning and act tough against criminals. ...  
06:00 AM, Mar 19, 2013

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