Haryana DGP to undertake statewide visits to review law and order arrangements

Chandigarh, Jan 19 (IANS) With the objective of ensuring effective control over crime and criminal activities across Haryana, Director General of Police Ajay Singhal on Monday said he would soon undertake statewide visits to review law and order arrangements. 

Chairing a high-level review meeting in Panchkula, near here, the meeting, which was attended by Additional Directors General of Police, Inspectors General of Police, Police Commissioners, and Superintendents of Police, held in-depth discussions on further strengthening the law and order framework, adopting concrete strategies for crime prevention, and ensuring a safe, peaceful, and fear-free environment for the public.

The DGP categorically stated that maintaining robust law and order remains the highest priority of the police, and achieving this goal requires effective, accountable, and responsive policing at the field level.

The DGP instructed officers to maintain monitoring at the district police chief level in sensitive matters involving students, farmers, religious issues, and caste-related disputes, and to ensure swift and balanced action at the very initial stage.

He observed that such issues are often emotionally charged and can escalate rapidly if timely intervention is not made, making the situation difficult to control later.

The DGP emphasised that officers must act with sensitivity, dialogue, and impartiality while maintaining law and order.

He also stressed the need for continuous coordination with police officials of neighboring states to effectively deal with any inter-state situations or potential tensions.

DGP Singhal directed each district to conduct a detailed review of major crime categories such as crimes against women, murder, theft, robbery, and snatching, and to analyse trends reflecting increases or decreases in these offences.

He said such analysis would clearly identify districts that have performed better in crime control and highlight strategies that have proven effective.

Best practices adopted by well-performing districts will be replicated in districts witnessing an increase in similar crimes.

Police Commissioners and Superintendents of Police were also instructed to carry out police station-wise crime analysis and to ensure strict action in cases where negligence or laxity is found.

Additional Director General Sanjay Kumar provided a briefing on steps taken so far to maintain law and order in the state, as well as future strategies.

He pointed out each district has distinct social, geographical, and sensitive characteristics; therefore, Superintendents of Police must anticipate potential issues in advance and keep a ready "plan of action".

He stressed on strengthening the information and intelligence network, paying close attention to inputs, and remaining vigilant at all times.

--IANS

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