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Zero Tolerance: UP Police Gear Up for Festive Crime Crackdown
15 Oct
Summary
- DGP mandates zero-tolerance policing for the festive season.
- Focus on repeat offenders and proactive crime prevention strategies.
- Aim for zero fatalities during festival-related events and processions.
In preparation for the festive season, Uttar Pradesh's Director General of Police, Rajeev Krishna, has issued a statewide directive for a "zero-tolerance" stance on crime. This mandate requires police units to bolster beat policing and take firm action against habitual offenders. The aim is to foster a policing mindset geared towards preventing crime proactively, not just reacting to it. Field officers are instructed to respond swiftly to all incidents, identify security lapses, and implement strong preventive measures against repeat offenses.
Senior officers convened a virtual meeting to discuss crime prevention, pending investigations, festival security, traffic management, and public grievance redressal. Enhancing intelligence gathering and strengthening beat policing are key priorities. The DGP also stressed the importance of increasing police presence in markets and residential areas to combat property crimes. Information sharing will be expedited using the Yaksh application to track criminals and suspicious activities across districts.
Furthermore, the directive mandates comprehensive security and crowd-management plans for festivals, with a critical focus on preventing accidents during idol immersions and bathing events. The goal is to achieve zero deaths from drowning or electrocution. Police chiefs are to identify high-risk locations, enforce electrical safety, and coordinate with local authorities. Weekly crime data will be analyzed to identify trends and ensure stricter monitoring of repeat offenders, with special action plans for districts with high numbers of unsolved crimes.
