Shimla, August 19: The monthly crime review meeting of Shimla District Police was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of the Senior Superintendent of Police, Shimla. The meeting was attended by all Gazetted Police Officers, Station House Officers and other police officials of the district.
During the meeting, the crime situation and trends of various offences in the district during July and the year so far were reviewed in detail. The Senior Superintendent of Police urged all police officers and personnel to adopt a disciplined and professional approach, take pride in their uniform and responsibilities, and work with complete dedication to provide sensitive, effective and people-oriented policing to the public.
While reviewing the ongoing campaign against drug trafficking, officers were directed to ensure effective action in NDPS cases, improve detection, investigate backward linkages to reach larger criminal networks, and ensure the arrest of key accused. Emphasis was also laid on giving priority to financial investigation, identifying and freezing illegally acquired assets, and taking preventive action under the PIT-NDPS Act wherever required.
All sensitive cases in the district were reviewed in detail, and officers were directed to ensure timely and quality investigations. Special emphasis was placed on sensitivity, a victim-centric approach, and prompt and impartial action in cases involving crimes against women. Pending cases were also reviewed and necessary directions were issued for their early disposal.
Special focus was laid on property-related offences, particularly theft and burglary cases. Officers were directed to ensure the arrest of accused persons, recovery of stolen property and early detection of such cases. All units were also instructed to improve the quality of crime detection and their success rate.
The meeting also discussed strengthening cyber patrolling, maintaining continuous surveillance over social media and digital platforms, and further intensifying night patrolling, nakabandi and other preventive measures to maintain law and order. Emphasis was placed on better coordination between technological and traditional policing methods for crime prevention and detection.
At the conclusion of the meeting, various issues related to the welfare and facilities of police personnel were also reviewed. Necessary decisions and directions were issued on the issues raised by officers and personnel.
The Senior Superintendent of Police called upon all officers and personnel to work with team spirit, honesty and complete commitment to maintain law and order in Shimla district and further strengthen public confidence in the police.
Police personnel who performed exceptionally well were also felicitated during the meeting.
