"Prompt action has to be taken to deal with all types of crime. Laxity on the part of the police would not be tolerated," Gogoi said, adding performances of police officials would be evaluated and based on that necessary action would be taken.
The Chief Minister also directed the police to gear up night patrolling in the city, especially in the lanes and by lanes in order to check incidents of crime.
Gogoi asked the police to involve the people of the localities to check crimes, a statement said.