Discusses election security for smooth counting process on Oct8
Focus on crime prevention strategies & law enforcement accountability
Srinagar, Oct05: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) of the Kashmir zone, VK Birdi, chaired a crime and security review meeting at the Police Control Room here on Saturday and also took stock of the preparations put in place for the upcoming counting day of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Elections.
The counting of votes will take place on October 8.
The meeting was attended by multiple Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), district Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) and other senior officers.
The IGP Kashmir took an overall assessment of the security situation of the Kashmir zone, which was followed by the presentations of district SSPs highlighting their efforts in crime prevention and maintenance of law & order in their respective districts.
Key issues discussed included the disposal of general crime cases, as well as those related to the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), and other cases. The status of actions taken under preventive laws and pending inquest proceedings were also reviewed.
IGP Kashmir commended the district chiefs for their proactive efforts in crime prevention and stressed the importance of enhancing the quality of investigations. He emphasized the need to improve conviction rates, particularly in narcotics and terrorism-related cases, by establishing a strong follow-up system to secure successful convictions.
At the end of the meeting, IGP Kashmir reiterated the commitment of the J&K Police to maintaining safety and security in the region. He urged the officers to work to ensure transparency, accountability and swift resolution of cases to safeguard the rights and safety of citizens.
The Election Commission of India announced on Thursday that an overall voter turnout of 63.88 pc was recorded in the Assembly elections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
