Jammu, March 5 Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, reviewed the security and crime situation in the district on Thursday and directed officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen surveillance.
During the meeting, the SSP briefed officers on the prevailing security situation and emphasized the need for heightened alertness across the district, officials said.
He instructed officers to intensify surveillance, with particular focus on religious places, critical installations, and identified hotspots.
He also directed enhanced foot patrols, deployment of long-range and short-range patrols, the establishment of random and surprise 'nakas' at strategic locations, and effective area domination to prevent any disruption by anti-national, anti-social, or mischievous elements, they said.
Besides reviewing crime, various security measures were discussed to control criminal activities and ensure peace and stability in the district, they said.
The meeting also reviewed several aspects of policing, including quality investigation of cases, time-bound crime disposal, verification of evidence, disposal of property-related and NDPS cases, completion of inquest proceedings, and monitoring of history-sheeters, absconders, and missing persons.
The SSP directed officers to ensure time-bound completion of investigations to provide speedy justice to victims. "The disposal of cases registered under the new criminal laws was also reviewed, with emphasis on completing investigations within the stipulated period of 60 and 90 days," he added.
Singh stressed the mandatory use of FSL services as per BNSS provisions and discussed the progress achieved and challenges faced in this regard with the stakeholders, including the in-charge of the FSL unit.
He directed officers to identify and take strict action against drug peddlers, reiterating that there is a policy of zero tolerance against drugs.
The SSP also asked officers to fully implement citizen-centric provisions under the new criminal laws, including the registration of zero FIRs and e-FIRs.
He further directed police personnel to maintain surveillance on released organized criminals and take all necessary steps to curb the activities of organized criminal gangs to ensure that the public does not feel threatened.
Emphasizing professional conduct, Singh said there would be zero tolerance towards corruption, crime, and indiscipline at any level. He also stressed the importance of prompt response, polite behavior, and empathy while dealing with the public.
