SPL DGP ARPIT SHUKLA MAKES SURPRISE VISIT IN JALANDHAR, REVIEWS SECURITY ARRANGEMENTS
CHANDIGARH/JALANDHAR, October 11: In run up to the Dussehra celebrations and impending Panchayat elections in the state, the Punjab Police on Friday has sounded a red alert across the state. Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav has sounded the alert to ensure the safety and security of citizens
SPL DGP ARPIT SHUKLA MAKES SURPRISE VISIT
Special Director General of Police (Spl DGP) Law and Order Arpit Shukla made a surprise visit to Jalandhar to review the security arrangements. He said that the police have beefed up security across the state and installed over 600 hi-tech strong nakas to keep a vigil on anti-social elements.
Dussehra : launch crackdown against street crime and drugs
He said that authorities have instructed police personnel deployed at nakas to conduct extensive checks of all two-wheelers and suspicious vehicles, and to take preventive action against suspicious individuals. Additionally, they have sealed all inter-state and inter-district boundaries in the state, he added.
The Spl DGP also took a round of crowded markets in Jalandhar and interacted with the force deployed at nakas. Later, he held a meeting with senior officers of Commissioner ate Police Jalandhar in presence of Commissioner of Police (CP) Jalandhar Swapan Sharma.
Direct all the Station House Officers (SHOs) and Gazzeted Officers
While reviewing the security arrangements with all the officers, Spl DGP Arpit Shukla asked them to ensure foolproof security arrangements in their concerned jurisdictions. He also asked them to direct all the Station House Officers (SHOs) and Gazzeted Officers to remain in the field till the culmination of festival season.
directed CP/SSPs to focus on curbing street crime and ensure action against drugs
He also directed CP/SSPs to focus on curbing street crime and ensure action against drugs at point of sale as per the directions of DGP Punjab. He asked the field officers to make all out efforts to address crimes affecting citizen security especially extortion calls, snatching, theft, and burglary.The authorities have asked CPs/SSPs to carry out crime mapping to identify vulnerable crime and drug hotspots, allowing them to intensify CCTV surveillance and patrolling.
People can inform the Police on 112 helpline number
Spl DGP Arpit Shukla also urged the people of Punjab to remain alert all the time, and immediately report to the police if they find any suspicious. “People can inform the Police on 112 helpline number,” he said.
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