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Jammu DIG stresses zero tolerance against crime, gangsters; seeks tough action

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Jammu: Seeking tough action against the criminals, Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Shiv Kumar Sharma on Wednesday stressed zero tolerance against crime and gangsters in the backdrop of rising incidents of firing and thefts.

Chairing a high level meeting of officers at the District Police Lines here, the DIG stressed the need for special efforts to take stern action against gangsters, drug peddlers, thieves, vehicle lifters and other anti-social elements.

He also directed the officers to maintain the proper lists of such offenders so that a proper surveillance can be maintained over their activities.

The meeting was attended by top officers of three districts.

During the meeting, as per official communique, various Intelligence inputs were shared and the modes through which they are receiving the logistic and financial support.

Sharma also directed to break their network of financial circles, seizure of properties accumulated through illegal trade, including extortion, land grabbing, property dealing etc.

“Support system of these criminals should be kept under surveillance and book them under law including their relatives and friends who support and provide shelter to them,” he stated.

The top cop, in view of the recent incidents of theft, firing and robbery in Jammu, urged officers to adopt a mission-oriented approach to eliminate the menace.

The DIG called for intensified efforts to identify and dismantle the networks involved in the illicit drug trade.

Sharma underscored the importance of vigilance on suspicious persons to thwart the designs of anti-national elements and maintain a peaceful environment.

He directed officers to take legal action on those who are glorifying gangsters and criminals through social media or through television, portals and other media platforms.

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

The meeting however, also discussed various initiatives, including Operation Cleanup for gangsters, Operation Sanjeevani to fight drug abuse, Operation Pathshala, Operation Kamdhenu, Operation Avtar, Operation Third Eye and Operation Meghdoot.

Moreover, all the officers were directed to strengthen all the nakas in their jurisdictions and identify the locations where the security grid can further be augmented.

Instructions were given to all the officers to keep active surveillance over the activities of Over Ground Workers, history sheeters and trouble creators while directing massive drive against the vehicles found with tinted glasses, illegal modification using loud music and without number plate.

He also directed to take strict legal action against anyone found possessing illegal weapons and land grabbers.

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