SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar, on Saturday reviewed crime disposal, security preparedness and policing measures across Kashmir, stressing time-bound investigations, intelligence-based policing and adequate winter arrangements for police personnel.
The meeting was held in hybrid mode and attended by all three Range DIGs and district SSPs of Kashmir Zone.
During the meeting, the IGP directed officers to ensure the timely investigation and disposal of cases within the stipulated 60- and 90-day timelines under the relevant provisions of the new criminal laws. He also reviewed theft-related cases, recovery rates and measures to dismantle organised theft networks.
Kumar stressed strengthening intelligence gathering and taking effective action against overground workers (OGWs), hybrid terrorists and other elements inimical to peace and security. He also called for close monitoring of emerging security challenges and better coordination among agencies.
Reviewing winter preparedness, the IGP emphasised adequate heating arrangements and essential facilities for police personnel deployed at police stations and other establishments across Kashmir.
He also directed officers to make police nakas more dynamic, effective and intelligence-driven while ensuring minimum inconvenience to the public. Emphasising operational efficiency, he called for greater inter-agency coordination and synergy on the ground.
The meeting also reviewed pending cases, including those stayed by courts, with the IGP stressing proper monitoring and timely follow-up in accordance with judicial directions and legal procedures.
The officers also discussed identifying police stations for development as Model Police Stations and upgrading existing police stations and police posts to improve infrastructure, policing standards and public service delivery.
Kumar further stressed regular police-public meetings to address grievances, encourage community participation and strengthen public trust in the police.
He directed all officers to ensure close supervision of crime disposal, strengthen preventive policing and maintain coordinated efforts to uphold peace, security and public safety across Kashmir Zone. — (KIMS)