IGP reviews crime, security scenario of Jammu district

IGP Jammu, Anand Jain, chairing a meeting of the police officers/officials in Jammu on Wednesday.
IGP Jammu, Anand Jain, chairing a meeting of the police officers/officials in Jammu on Wednesday.

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 13: In a comprehensive meeting chaired by Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, the security and crime scenario in the district were thoroughly reviewed.
The meeting, attended by SSPs, SDPOs, and SHOs of the Jammu District, focused on enhancing overall policing effectiveness.
Accompanied by DIG JSK Range, Shakti Pathak, and received by SSP Jammu, Dr Vinod Kumar, the IGP scrutinized the disposal of cases registered in the current year and assessed the pendency from the previous year.
Addressing the officials, IGP Anand Jain emphasized the need for expeditious handling of cases to reduce pendency.
The discussion included strategies for the disposal of pending crime cases, maintaining law and order, preventing crime, and ensuring speedy investigation and case resolution. Special attention was directed towards addressing public grievances and strengthening the police-public rapport.
The meeting delved into counter-insurgency efforts to bolster security and law and order. The IGP took stock of anti-terrorist operations and outlined measures to control the crime rate in the district.
The primary focus was on elevating the quality of investigations, particularly in cases related to theft, burglary, NDPS Act, and others.
With a specific emphasis on cases falling under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), Jain stressed the importance of improving investigation techniques to ensure convictions.
He directed the designation of nodal officers to follow the prescribed process for UAPA cases, ensuring timely submission for judicial determination.
SSP Jammu, Dr Vinod Kumar presented an elaborate Power Point Presentation on the prevalent security scenario in the district. The presentation covered the overall position of crime and its disposal, providing insights into the measures taken to enhance security and law and order.
During the meeting, IGP Jammu underscored the need for officers and officials to work professionally, emphasizing no compromise with the quality of investigation.
Officers were urged to supervise matters effectively within their jurisdictions and expedite the resolution of pending cases. The directive aimed to provide relief to the general public and enhance overall policing efficiency.