Law & order scenario reviewed in Doda

Doda, Nov 5: District Magistrate Doda, Harvinder Singh chaired an meeting with SSP Doda Abdul Qayoom and all the Magistrates & Police Officers of the district. The meeting provided a platform bringing together all ADMs, SDMs and Tehsildars and the SPs, Dy. SPs and SHOs looking after law and order situation in the district.

The issues that were reviewed included combating drug-related problems, preventing smuggling of bovine animals, addressing the challenges posed by narco-terrorism, frequent fire incidents and improving road safety in the district.

The DM was briefed about the law and order apparatus of the district and various contingency plans to tackle any situation. It was decided to have joint participation of Mahistrates and police in mock drills to remain alert and ready for any type of eventuality. Additionally, discussions revolved around promoting communal harmony and peace, preventing illegal constructions, intensifying anti-encroachment drives and addressing issues related to illegal mining and arms licensing; During the meeting, SSP Doda emphasized the need for strong coordination between the police and magisterial officials to combat social issues, including drug addiction, traffic management, and overcharging by passenger service providers. Special attention was placed on maintaining records and keeping watch on individuals with a history of troublemaking and antisocial behaviour while facilitating intelligence sharing between civil and police authorities.