(a) whether the attention of the Government has been drawn towards the news-item published in the `Dainik Jagaran` dated July 13, 2004 regarding involvement of educated youth in criminal activities;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the reasons therefor;
(c) whether the Government has formulated any action plan to prevent their involvement in criminal activities; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS (SHRI MANIKRAO HODLYA GAVIT)
(a): Yes, Sir.
(b): As per the said news report the number of prisoners with high education in the Tihar Jail in 2003 included lawyers (6), doctors (14), Engineers (62), Architects (1), Management Executives (1), Teachers (10) etc. The reasons will vary from case to case.
(c) and (d): Under the Constitution of India, `Public Order` and `Police` are State subjects. Therefore, the prevention and control of crimes, including those committed by the educated youth is primarily the responsibility of the State Governments. However, the Union Government has been advising the States, from time to time, to give more focused attention to the prevention and control of crimes.