Chandigarh, Jan 19 (NationPress) Aiming to bolster control over crime and criminal activities throughout Haryana, Ajay Singhal, the Director General of Police, announced on Monday his plans to embark on statewide visits for assessing law and order measures.

During a high-level review meeting held in Panchkula, he convened with Additional Directors General of Police, Inspectors General of Police, Police Commissioners, and Superintendents of Police. The discussions focused on enhancing the law and order framework, implementing effective crime prevention strategies, and ensuring a secure, peaceful, and fear-free environment for citizens.

The DGP firmly stated that ensuring a strong law and order situation is the top priority of the police, necessitating effective, accountable, and responsive policing at the ground level.

He directed officers to oversee sensitive issues involving students, farmers, religious matters, and caste disputes at the district police chief level, ensuring prompt and balanced action at the initial stage.

He pointed out that such issues can quickly escalate if not addressed timely, complicating future control efforts.

The DGP stressed that officers should approach their duties with sensitivity, dialogue, and impartiality while maintaining law and order.

He also highlighted the importance of ongoing collaboration with neighboring states' police officials to effectively manage any inter-state situations or potential tensions.

DGP Singhal instructed each district to conduct a comprehensive review of major crime categories, such as crimes against women, murder, theft, robbery, and snatching, while analyzing trends indicating increases or decreases in these offenses.

This analysis would help to identify districts that excel in crime control and spotlight successful strategies.

Best practices from high-performing districts will be applied in areas experiencing a rise in similar crimes.

Police Commissioners and Superintendents of Police were tasked with conducting crime analyses at the police station level and ensuring rigorous action in cases of negligence or laxity.

Additional Director General Sanjay Kumar provided insights on the steps taken to maintain law and order in the state and outlined future strategies.

He noted the unique social, geographic, and sensitive characteristics of each district; hence, Superintendents of Police must proactively anticipate potential issues and have a ready “plan of action.”

He emphasized the need to strengthen the information and intelligence network, stay attentive to inputs, and remain vigilant at all times.