 Early Times Report
JAMMU, July 12: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Shri Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS, chaired an exclusive crime review meeting at the Conference Hall, DPL Jammu, focused entirely on property-related offences, particularly theft, burglary, robbery, and motor vehicle theft cases across District Jammu. The meeting was attended by DIG JSK Range, SSP Jammu, all Zonal SPs, SDPOs, DySPs (Probationers), SHOs, ICPPs, Prosecuting Officers, and the IC Crime, ZPHQ Jammu.
At the outset, the IGP elaborated upon the significance of such cases, stating that crimes against property affect the general public the most and pose a direct challenge to the professionalism and investigative competence of the police. He remarked that theft and burglary cases serve as the "acid test" of police credibility, and their prompt resolution plays a major role in shaping public perception and trust. He urged all units to treat these cases with the seriousness they deserve.
A detailed presentation was made by all SDPOs on the progress of investigations, disposal status, recovery figures, and proposed action plans. The meeting was noted as the first of its kind dedicated exclusively to property-related crimes, with individual police station performances reviewed critically in the presence of their respective SHOs and ICPPs. While zones such as Jammu Rural were praised for their impressive recovery rates and quality of investigation, other units lagging in performance were firmly directed to intensify their efforts and deliver results.
The IGP laid special emphasis on crime prevention strategies including beat patrolling in vulnerable pockets, intensified night patrolling, area domination drives, and prompt engagement of forensic and technical teams at the scenes of crime. He instructed SHOs to ensure that FSL visits, mandatory in cases with punishment of more than 7 years under law, are not missed and are updated on the IIF module of CCTNS. He also directed field units to utilize digital policing tools such as CCTNS, ICJS, and NAFIS more effectively and ensure their integration into daily crime-solving workflows.
The IGP reviewed zone-wise statistics of theft and burglary cases and sought detailed explanations from the SSP, SDPOs, and SHOs regarding pending investigations, unresolved cases, and identified repeat offenders. He directed that beat patrolling be intensified, particularly in vulnerable localities, market areas, and residential colonies with a history of break-ins.
Further, Officers were also guided on the effective use of new criminal law provisions under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Emphasis was laid on night patrolling, area domination, community involvement, and leadership at the SDPO and SHO levels. He directed supervisory officers to regularly review crime trends, adopt technology-based tools, and keep the public informed through transparent policing. |
