Jaipur, Nov 19 (NationPress) The Director General of Police, Rajiv Kumar Sharma, led a comprehensive statewide crime assessment meeting through video conferencing on Wednesday at the Police Headquarters auditorium.

In attendance were DG Law and Order Sanjay Agarwal, DG Special Operations Anand Shrivastava, senior police officials, Police Commissioners from Jaipur and Jodhpur, all Range IGs, Police Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, and GRP officers.

DGP Sharma remarked that while crime rates in the state have decreased over the past two years, there is a pressing need for more stringent and effective measures against organized crime to eradicate criminal gangs.

He instructed officers to compile detailed records on all members of extortion gangs and to implement strict actions, including property confiscation under the new criminal laws.

Additionally, he urged officers to intensify efforts against drug trafficking by effectively applying the NDPS Act and BNS, ensuring that narcotics networks are entirely dismantled within their jurisdictions.

The high-level discussion evaluated the current crime landscape, measures taken to combat crime, and significant achievements from January to October 2025.

DGP Sharma emphasized maintaining law and order, combating cybercrime, taking firm actions against illegal drugs and weapons, and enforcing road safety regulations on both four- and six-lane highways to minimize road accidents.

In light of recent national incidents, he called for increased vigilance throughout the state, highlighting the necessity of strengthening the intelligence network, proactively identifying suspects, and executing immediate actions.

“Any activity that supports or facilitates terrorism will not be accepted,” he asserted.

He instructed all officers to quickly report any law-and-order or security-related incidents to the DG Law and Order and other relevant authorities to ensure timely support and guidance from the upper management.

Highlighting the significance of modern policing, DGP Sharma called for an increase in the utilization of technology for intelligence gathering and crime control. He reviewed major criminal cases with Range IGs and SPs, reiterating the department's zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.

He urged officers to maintain ongoing actions with inter-district and inter-departmental collaboration and to develop weekly and monthly operational plans based on various case categories. The meeting also assessed pending departmental cases in courts.

Districts were directed to submit timely responses and ensure compliance with judicial orders within the designated timeframes. The DGP mandated prioritizing the implementation of e-evidence and e-summons.

DGP Sharma noted that the tourist season would last until March, stressing that the police must remain dedicated to enhancing support and facilities for tourists.

He advocated for expanding CCTV coverage by installing additional cameras in urban areas, border regions, and along major roads. He prioritized road safety and instructed officers to ensure complete adherence to lane discipline on national highways.

Strict actions against speeding, drunk driving, and illegal parking were ordered. The meeting also reviewed the ongoing recruitment process for 10,000 vacant constable positions.

Officials reported that the results of the written exam would be announced soon, followed by preparations for PET/PST for successful candidates.

ADG Crime Branch Hawa Singh assured continued efforts to reduce crime statewide and concluded the meeting with a note of thanks.