JALANDHAR
A high-level special meeting was held today under the chairmanship of Senior Superintendent of Police Jalandhar Rural Harvinder Singh Virk. The main objective of this meeting was to review the peace and order of the district, review the anti-drug campaign, crime prevention strategy, and inject new vigour into the functioning of the police department.
All DSPs, SHOs and other high officials were present in the meeting
SSP. issued strict orders against drug trafficking. He said that drugs are eroding the roots of the society, against which the police and the public will have to fight together. Not only legal action is necessary to save the younger generation, but public cooperation and awareness are also essential.
Serious concern was expressed about the crimes like murder, theft, robbery and hooliganism taking place in the district. SHOs were ordered to take preventive action by conducting daily patrols, public relations and identifying suspects.
The SSP directed to use technological tools to make police functioning more effective, strengthen the intelligence network and ensure proper reporting.
To prevent the return of drugs to the illegal market, the process of seizure, storage and destruction was reviewed as per strict norms. The SSP assured to implement this approach fully.
The need for further strengthening relations with the public, anti-drug lectures, social meetings and awareness campaigns at school-college level was emphasized. The idea of making the police not just a law enforcement organ but a social partner was promoted.
The SSP confirmed the zero tolerance policy towards corruption in the police department. He said that corrupt persons will not be spared and will be dealt with strictly so that the public confidence remains.
Harvinder Singh Virk appealed to all the officers to increase the inspection in their respective areas, take immediate action on the complaints of the people and work with personal sensitivity and honesty to maintain the good image of the police.
He said that when the police and the public unite, the end of all drugs, crime and unrest becomes certain.