Directed the officers to keep a hawks eye on the situation, identify the people with nefarious designs, dismantle narcotic drugs networks
JK News Today
December 09: The IGP Kashmir Zone Shri VK Birdi-IPS today chaired a security review meeting in North Kashmir’s district Bandipora to assess and enhance the security measures.
The security meeting attended by DIG NKR Baramulla Shri Vivek Gupta-IPS, SSP Bandipora Shri Lakshay Sharma-IPS, Addl. SP Bandipora Shri Sandeep Bhat-JKPS and other officers of the district.
IGP Kashmir while chairing the meeting stressed upon strengthening collaboration between different law enforcement agencies for seamless information sharing and joint operations besides, exploring innovative technologies to augment existing security infrastructure and response capabilities. He stressed upon the officers to increase focus on human intelligence alongwith technical inputs to flush out the inimical elements besides exhorted upon to take stringent action against any person or organization supporting anti-national activities. He also stressed upon the officers to keep a hawks eye on the situation and identify the people with nefarious designs who are hell bent to disturb the atmosphere of peace & tranquillity.
Highlighting the approach to combat the drug menace, Shri VK Birdi said that law enforcement agencies are committed to intensifying operations and adopting advanced techniques to dismantle drug networks. IGP Kashmir directed for finalization of the pending cases/public complaints to give the relief to the general public and directed for speedy disposal of cases assigned to them for conducting the investigation.
The IGP reiterated the significance of community participation in maintaining vigilance and urged citizens to remain vigilant while assuring them of continued efforts to enhance security measures. He briefed the officers to ensure the highest standards of public safety and urged to work impartially and take stern action against any violation of the law.
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Police arrests drug peddler in Handwara, contraband substance recovered
December 09: In a relentless pursuit to eliminate the scourge of drugs from the society, police arrested a drug peddler in Handwara and recovered contraband substance from his possession.
A diligent team of officers led by Incharge Police Post Chogal under the supervision of senior officers at a checkpoint established at Pohrupeith intercepted a suspicious person who tried to flee from the spot but was apprehended tactfully. During search, officers recovered 4Kgs of Poppy Straw meticulously concealed in bag from his possession. He has been identified as Aqib Ahmad Najar son of Ab Qayoom Najar resident of Sopore. He has been arrested and shifted to police station where he remains in custody.
In response to this incident, a case under relevant sections of law has been registered in police station and further investigation has been initiated.
We urge the common masses that if you witness drug peddling or any other crime anywhere near you, feel free to contact nearest police establishment or dial 112. People are requested to cooperate with police in curbing the menace of drugs from the society. We reassure the community members that police will act tough against the criminals as per law.
