What Measures is Rajasthan DGP Taking Against Habitual Criminals and Drug Offenders?
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Jaipur, Feb 9 (NationPress) The Director General of Police of Rajasthan, Rajeev Kumar Sharma, held a vital crime review session in Bhilwara on Monday, focusing on crime prevention, unresolved investigations, law enforcement, and enhancing the overall effectiveness of policing in the Ajmer Range at the Collectorate Auditorium.
During the meeting, the DGP pointed out that the Rajasthan Police has set clear priorities, urging all officers to serve with unwavering dedication while keeping these goals in mind.
He highlighted the need to bolster police patrols and instructed that police visibility should be constant, as it fosters a sense of security among citizens and instills fear in criminals. He directed officers to intensify evening and night patrols, reassess deployment strategies, and ensure thorough briefings for all personnel.
To address road safety, the DGP mandated that campaigns be conducted year-round to reduce accidents.
He encouraged officers to leverage the provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for financial investigations against organized crime, ensuring that illegally obtained assets are attached strictly following legal procedures.
DGP Sharma meticulously reviewed cases concerning crimes against women and those under the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.
Additionally, he assessed the implementation of the Case Officer Scheme, actions taken under local special laws, the preparation of electronic evidence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the apprehension of wanted criminals, unresolved investigations, and preventive measures undertaken in 2025 and 2026.
Immediate corrective actions were mandated wherever lapses were identified during the circle-wise reviews.
The DGP urged Investigating Officers (IOs) and Station House Officers (SHOs) to maintain continuous follow-up in pending cases, emphasizing that delivering swift justice to victims must be the police's top priority.
He stressed the importance of addressing serious crimes with care, impartiality, and urgency, ensuring that actions taken are effective and yield results.
Senior officers from the Ajmer Range provided updates on policing efforts, current crime trends, and law and order challenges in their respective districts.
District-specific reports were presented by SP Bhilwara Dharmendra Singh, SP Ajmer Vandita Rana, SP Beawar Ratan Singh, SP Tonk Rajesh K. Meena, SP Nagaur Mridul Kachhawa, and SP Didwana–Kuchaman Richa Tomar.
The meeting involved in-depth discussions on the status of pending cases, actions taken thus far, and future action strategies.
The DGP emphasized the need for accountability in policing, ensuring timely case resolutions, and enhancing vigilance at the field level, asserting that effective and sensitive policing fosters public trust.
This meeting was attended by ADG Law and Order V.K. Singh, IG Ajmer Range Rajendra Singh, and DIG Kunwar Rashtradeep, along with all district SPs, ASPs, Deputy Superintendents of Police, SHOs, and other senior police officials from the range.
During the meeting, ADG Law and Order V.K. Singh shared insights for improved crime management, while IG Ajmer Range Rajendra Singh highlighted the range's overall accomplishments.