Gonda: Gonda Superintendent of Police Abhishek chaired a police personnel conference and crime review meeting at the Police Lines auditorium on November 5, taking stock of crime control measures, law and order arrangements and preparations for the upcoming Diwali and Chhath Puja festivals.
During the police personnel conference, the SP heard grievances and suggestions from police personnel concerning their welfare and departmental matters. He directed officials to take necessary steps to address their concerns.
At the subsequent crime review meeting, attended by gazetted officers and all circle and police station in-charges, he reviewed the district’s crime situation and law and order arrangements.
In view of the upcoming festivals, the SP directed officers to ensure adequate police deployment at sensitive locations, markets, crowded areas and Chhath Puja ghats. He stressed regular patrolling and continuous monitoring to prevent any untoward incident and maintain peace.
He also instructed police stations to strengthen day and night patrolling, conduct checks on suspicious persons and vehicles, and maintain surveillance over individuals involved in criminal activities.
The meeting reviewed the use of the Yaksh App, with officers asked to make greater use of the platform and update relevant information promptly.
Reviewing complaints received through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS) portal, the SP directed all station in-charges to ensure impartial, effective and time-bound disposal of complaints. He emphasised that complainants’ grievances must be addressed properly.
The progress of investigations into pending serious criminal cases was also examined. Officers were instructed to avoid unnecessary delays, collect evidence and complete legal procedures to ensure the timely disposal of cases.
Special attention was given to kidnapping cases, with concerned police station in-charges directed to intensify efforts to safely recover victims by using available evidence and technical resources.
The SP also reviewed the prosecution of cases registered against history-sheeters and instructed officers to coordinate with prosecution officials to ensure effective court proceedings and the conviction of offenders.
The installation and functioning of CCTV cameras at identified locations, border areas, canals and villages along district boundaries were also discussed. Officers were asked to install cameras at vulnerable points and ensure that existing surveillance systems remain operational.
Concluding the meeting, SP Abhishek directed all police station in-charges to maintain strict control over crime and criminal activities, resolve public grievances effectively, complete pending investigations within stipulated timelines and ensure that Diwali and Chhath Puja pass peacefully across the district.
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