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Jaipur, Oct 27 (IANS) Senior IPS officer Govind Gupta on Monday took charge as Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and was given a guard of honor at the ACB headquarters.
Speaking on the occasion, Gupta said that the Bureau will continue to work under a “zero-tolerance policy” towards corruption, in line with the directions of the state government. He emphasized that the ACB functions primarily on an information-based model, where public trust plays an important role. “No matter how much technology has evolved or how complex our work has become, it is essential that people trust our systems and feel confident in contacting us,” he said.
He said, “Our systems must be strong enough to inspire that trust. Technology is an integral part of modern investigations.”
The new Director General highlighted the importance of training and continuous skill development for officers to stay updated with the emerging technological landscape.
“When we receive reliable information and conduct a successful operation, it is equally important that our investigation is supported by solid evidence. Continuous training is important for us to stay updated with the technology. Technology keeps evolving, and we must keep learning,” he said.
He said the ACB has dedicated technology and cyber wings and also collaborates with private experts when needed. “The new officers are being encouraged to become more technology-friendly, although they are quite technology-friendly,” he said.
“Working with technology is an ongoing process – we have both government teams and private professionals supporting the investigation,” he said.
When asked how the department plans to catch big and small ‘crocodiles’, he said the law never considers any criminal big or small; The criminal is the criminal, and the accused is the accused. He said, “It is our duty to act in an impartial manner without dividing the criminals into big or small categories. The law never mentions such words.”
On this occasion, Additional Director General Smita Srivastava welcomed Gupta by giving her a bouquet. After this, the new Director General was given a Guard of Honor at the ACB Headquarters in the presence of senior officers and staff.
After assuming charge, Gupta said that in line with the state government’s zero tolerance policy towards corruption, the bureau will work with transparency, prompt action and strong team spirit. He emphasized that strengthening public confidence will remain the top priority of the Bureau.
Addressing the ACB team, Gupta said that concrete steps will be taken to make the bureau’s information system more effective and increase public awareness. He said that the Bureau’s toll-free helpline number 1064 and WhatsApp number 94135-02834 would be widely publicized so that citizens would be able to easily lodge complaints related to corruption.
The Director General assured that no innocent person will be treated unfairly, while those involved in corrupt practices will face strict and prompt action.
Gupta appealed to the people of Rajasthan to actively participate in this collective fight against corruption and encouraged them to report any such cases by contacting the Bureau through the 24×7 operational helpline.
–IANS
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