Chandigarh: Haryana’s Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur took strict cognizance of a recent robbery in Rewari district, directing the suspension of four SHOs for negligence in discharging their duty.
Chairing a meeting with senior officers at the Police Headquarters, DGP Kapur emphasized that no compromise with law and order would be tolerated. He warned that strict action would be taken against officials or personnel found negligent in their duties.
The meeting, attended by senior police officers across the state, including SP’s/IGP’s via video conferencing, discussed various strategies to maintain law and order effectively.
Stressing accountability, the DGP urged officers to enhance police visibility in the field and regularly question suspicious individuals. He called for task-based assignments for personnel, with daily reporting to ensure better supervision and improved police operations.
Key Directives:
DGP Kapur instructed officers to hold field staff accountable for incidents occurring in their jurisdiction, particularly focusing on routes used by criminals before and after committing crimes. He emphasized the need to monitor and interrogate suspicious individuals in the field vigilantly.
To enhance district-level operations, the DGP directed the SPs to organize regular training sessions on new criminal laws and weapon handling. Refresher courses for SWAT teams were also advised, alongside reviews to ensure their effectiveness.
Additionally, he recommended regular meetings with representatives from jeweller associations, banks, petrol pumps, and trade organizations to share precautionary measures and improve coordination with the police.
The top cop highlighted the importance of high-quality CCTV cameras installed across districts. He urged officers to ensure the cameras are operational and conduct regular checks to maintain their functionality.
He announced a significant increase in the manpower of the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL), doubling the staff strength to expedite the processing of samples.
The DGP also revealed that district-level forensic labs are being established to serve as single points for sample collection and analysis. Officers were directed to ensure these labs are well-equipped and robust to handle local requirements efficiently.
Senior officers ADGP Mamta Singh, IGP Personnel Raj Shri, CP Panchkula Rakesh Arya, AIGs Kamaldeep Goyal, Mohit Handa, and Himanshu Garg, among others attended the meeting.
