DIG Shiv Kumar Sharma directs police to break financial network, seize properties accumulated through illegal trade
Diplomat Correspondent
Jammu: DD,Taking a tough stand against the criminals active in Jammu, Samba and Kathua District, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) today directed police officers to take strict action against the criminals, and gangsters.
Presiding over a comprehensive meeting regarding gangsters and criminals in Jammu, Kathua and Samba District, the DIG issued these directions, following threadbare deliberation with All SSPs Additional SP, and Zonal Superintendents of Police.
Meanwhile, the DIG JSK Range, in his review, stressed the need for special efforts to take stern action against gangsters, anti-social elements and also directed them to maintain the list of gangsters so that a proper surveillance can be maintained over their activities and they shall also be booked under Public Safety Act.
“Break their network of financial circles, seize their properties which are accumulated by them through illegal trade including extortion, land grabbing, property dealing,” the DIG issued directions.
He said that the support system of these criminals be kept under surveillance and book them under law including their relatives/friends who support and provide shelter to them.
The DIG JSK Range also directed all the officers to launch a massive drive in their jurisdiction through their subordinates against the vehicles on following illegal modifications (vehicles found with tinted glasses, vehicles found with illegal modification for any criminal look, Vehicle found using loud music and Vehicle without number plate.
He also directed to take strict legal action against anyone found possessing illegal weapons, Land Grabbers and cases of land grabbing and extortion should be taken seriously and anyone who threatens the public should be booked under law immediately.
He advised that the parents, civil society and responsible citizens be involved in spreading awareness against criminals and gangsters to support police in breaking their network as these criminals are bad for the peaceful environment of Jammu Samba Kathua.
He asked officials to take steps to save youth, students from falling in the trap of these criminals/ gangsters, who glorify criminal activities.
The police have said that the youth should be educated through seminars, lectures, and public meetings that criminals / gangsters have no life, no future, their end is always bad.
The DIG JSK Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, IPS also discussed security review in view of upcoming Republic Day 2025.
He highlighted the need for meticulous planning and execution of security measures to address any potential threats and challenges.
All the officers were directed to strengthen all the nakas especially in the border areas as well as the city in the wee and night hours.
They were also directed to identify the places where more nakas were to be established. It was also discussed that proper liaison be maintained with all the intelligence agencies (Army/Paramilitary forces and other centre agencies) in their respective jurisdiction and share the same on a real time basis.
The meeting concluded with the directions to become more public friendly and ensure strong action against criminals / gangsters so that a peaceful environment in all sections of society can be ensured.DD
