Srinagar, Dec 27: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi on Saturday lauded district heads for their efforts in crime prevention, while stressing the need to further improve the quality of investigations to enhance conviction rates, especially in narcotics and terror-related cases.
The IGP Kashmir chaired the annual crime review meeting at Police Control Room, Kashmir. The meeting was attended by all Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone, all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, JDP ZPHQ, and other senior officers.
A police spokesperson said at the outset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed the IGP Kashmir about the overall crime situation in the Kashmir Zone and highlighted their efforts in preventing crime and improving the quality of investigation.
Besides general crime, the meeting revolved around the investigation of cases falling under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), the status of property attachment in UAPA cases, terror-related and terror-financing cases, detention under the PSA, NDPS/narco-terror cases, and POCSO cases.
In addition, action taken under preventive measures, pending inquest proceedings, and the arrest of absconders were also discussed, the spokesperson said.
The District SSPs gave detailed presentations for their respective districts, highlighting their crime prevention efforts, registration of FIRs and e-FIRs, the status of investigations, and the disposal of cases in their jurisdictions.
He directed the officers to devise a robust system to ensure convictions in NDPS and UAPA cases so as to break the narco-criminal and terror ecosystem. The status of preventive actions and pending inquest proceedings was also reviewed during the meeting.
Birdi issued clear directions to all participating officers on key agenda points related to crime control, investigation, prosecution, and the timely disposal of cases. The IGP Kashmir instructed the district heads to conduct regular capacity-building workshops for investigation officers aimed at enhancing investigative proficiency and strengthening legal acumen through the effective use of information technology.
