Enhance surveillance; dismantle network of illicit drugs trade: DIG JKS range

Jammu, Feb 4: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Jammu-Kathua-Samba (JKS) range Dr Sunil Gupta has directed the officers to adopt a mission-oriented approach to dismantle the networks involved in the illicit drug trade and enhance surveillance to thwart the designs of anti-national elements.

A police spokesperson, in an official statement, said that the DIG Gupta gave these directions while presiding over a comprehensive late night crime and security review meeting at DPL Jammu.

SSP Jammu; all the supervisory officers (all the Zonal SPs, SDPOs, DySP DAR); DySP DSB Jammu; in-charge Anti Human Traffic Unit Jammu and Station House Officers (SHOs) of the district participated in the meeting.

During the session, SSP Jammu Dr Vinod Kumar briefed the participants about the overall current crime and security landscape of the district.

The DIG JKS Range, in his review, stressed the need for special efforts to expedite the resolution of under-investigation cases including backlog cases, inquest proceedings and firm action against drug peddlers and other anti-social elements.

Additionally, emphasis was placed on the tracing of missing persons, timely disposal of complaints and online grievances, the spokesperson said.

Addressing the issue of drugs, the DIG urged officers to adopt a mission-oriented approach to eliminate the menace. He called for intensified efforts to identify and dismantle the networks involved in the illicit drug trade, emphasizing the importance of eradicating this societal threat.

The officers were directed to enhance surveillance through measures such as area domination, strengthening nakas along with CCTV surveillance. The DIG JKS Range underscored the importance of vigilance on suspicious persons to thwart the designs of anti-national elements and maintain a peaceful environment.

Instructions were given to increase the installation of CCTV cameras with proper record-keeping to monitor the activities of miscreants. All the officers were asked to engage with local communities to facilitate the installation of CCTV cameras, which would improve surveillance capabilities and create safer environments.

DIG expressed unwavering commitment to justice and urged investigating officers to ensure cases are resolved on their merits.

The meeting also discussed various initiatives, including Operation Sanjeevani (NDPS control), Operation Pathshala, Operation Kamdhenu, Operation Avtar, Operation Third Eye and Operation Meghdoot.

The meeting concluded with the issuance of necessary directives to ensure the effective implementation of the discussed strategies for reducing pendency of under investigation cases, time bound disposal of complaints, controlling drug menace, vehicle theft, burglaries and maintaining peaceful atmosphere in the district Jammu, the spokesperson said.