• Reviews Crime Disposal, Winter Preparedness and Policing Measures in hybrid mode

SRINAGAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Shri Sujit Kumar, today chaired a meeting in hybrid mode to review crime disposal, security preparedness and various policing measures across Kashmir Zone. The meeting was attended by all three Range DIGs and District SSPs of Kashmir Zone.

During the meeting, IGP Kashmir reviewed the progress of crime disposal and stressed the need for timely investigation and disposal of cases within the stipulated 60/90-day timelines under the relevant provisions of the new criminal laws (NCLs). He also reviewed theft-related cases, recovery rates and measures to dismantle organised theft networks.

IGP Kashmir directed officers to strengthen intelligence gathering and take effective action against overground workers (OGWs), hybrid terrorists and other elements inimical to peace and security.  He stressed close monitoring of emerging security challenges and coordinated efforts to maintain peace and public order.

The meeting also focussed on winter preparedness, with particular emphasis on heating arrangements and the availability of essential facilities for police personnel deployed at police stations and other establishments. IGP Kashmir stressed that adequate arrangements must be ensured for personnel performing duties under harsh winter conditions.

Shri Sujit Kumar further directed officers to make police nakas more dynamic, effective and intelligence-driven while ensuring minimum inconvenience to the general public. He also stressed on the need for strengthened inter-agency coordination and increased synergy on ground to enhance operational efficiency and address security concerns.

Reviewing pending cases and cases stayed before courts, IGP Kashmir stressed the importance of proper monitoring and timely follow-up in accordance with judicial directions and established legal procedures.

The meeting also deliberated on identifying suitable police stations for development as Model Police Stations as well as upgrading existing police stations and police posts to improve policing standards, infrastructure and public service delivery.

Highlighting the importance of community engagement, IGP Kashmir stressed the need for regular police-public meetings to address public grievances, promote community participation and further strengthen public trust in the police.

During the meeting, the IGP Kashmir directed all officers of Kashmir Zone to ensure close supervision of crime disposal, strengthen preventive and intelligence-based policing, ensure adequate winter preparedness and maintain coordinated efforts to uphold peace, security and public safety across Kashmir Zone.

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