SRINAGAR: IGP Kashmir VK Birdi chaired a crime review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir which was attended by all range DIsG, all district SSPs, JDP ZPHQ and all in-charge Pairvi cells of Kashmir Zone and other senior officers.
“At the outset of the meeting, the participating officers briefed IGP Kashmir about the overall crime situation of the Kashmir Zone and highlighted their efforts in preventing crime and improving the quality of investigation,” a police spokesperson said.
“Besides general crime, the meeting revolved around investigation of cases falling under UAPA, status of property attachment in UAPA cases, terror related and terror financing cases, detention under PSA and NDPS/ Narco-terror cases,” he said.
“In addition, action taken under preventive measures, pending inquest proceedings and arrest of absconders was also discussed. The district SSsP gave power-point presentations highlighting their crime prevention efforts, status of investigation and disposal of crime in their respective districts,” he added.
IGP Kashmir stressed upon the participants to improve the quality of investigation so as to improve the conviction rate. IGP Kashmir reviewed the general crime investigation and appreciated the dedication and commitment exhibited by all the districts in reducing the crime rate and improving the overall law and order situation.
He directed the officers to devise a robust pairvi system to get conviction of the NDPS and UAPA cases so as to break down narco criminal and terror ecosystem.
He also directed the in-charge Pairvi cells to review their cases periodically so that the same are submitted for judicial determination within the prescribed period.
IGP Kashmir also stressed upon the officers to conduct training sessions for the Investigating Officers (IO’S) with regard to the new laws.
Birdi directed the district heads to organize regular workshops focusing on NDPS cases in order to improve upon the pendency in drug-related offenses.
He also advised district heads to take a proactive role in overseeing and chairing regular crime meetings within their respective districts.
He also reiterated the commitment of JK Police to transparency, accountability and swift resolution of cases to ensure timely justice and well-being of the public.
