New Delhi, June 17 -- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday chaired a high level reviewing meeting to assess the law and order situation in the state and the ongoing excise auctions in Haryana.

While issuing stern directives to the Home Department to launch a 'High Octane drive' against criminals and ensure a responsive police presence across Haryana, the Chief Minister declared that maintaining a robust law and order is the utmost priority of the government, as per press release.

The Chief Minister expressed concern over the reported incident of murder of an excise licensee in Kurukshetra and directed the DGP to take prompt action against the culprits.

Nayab Singh Saini also asked the DGP to take immediate steps to provi...