Senior police review maps stronger enforcement in Jalandhar Rural, Kapurthala
Jalandhar — Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jalandhar Range, Naveen Singla on Monday chaired a comprehensive crime and law-and-order review with Gazetted Officers and Station House Officers of Jalandhar Rural and Kapurthala. The meeting examined current policing measures and sought to sharpen preventive strategies across both districts, officials said.
According to the briefing, the DIG gave special emphasis to intensifying action against drug-related activity, tightening night domination and ensuring effective area domination and checking by field personnel. The review covered the ongoing campaign against drugs, with instructions for sustained and coordinated efforts by officers and beat-level police.
"Special emphasis was laid on strengthening the police response against drug-related activities, improving night domination and ensuring effective area domination and checking," the DIG said.
The meeting also addressed public dealing, which the DIG described as critical to preserve citizens' trust in policing. Officers were directed to adopt a courteous, transparent and responsive approach while addressing complaints and grievances, and to ensure timely action in accordance with law, the statement added.
Operational directives and follow-up
Key operational directives issued during the review included closer surveillance of areas vulnerable to narcotics activity, bolstering night-time patrols to deter crime, and systematic pursuit of proclaimed offenders (POs) and execution of non-bailable warrants (NBWs). The DIG reiterated that such measures must be carried out within the boundaries of the law and with sustained field presence.
- Drug enforcement: Maintain continuous monitoring of identified hotspots and coordinate multi-unit operations.
- Night domination: Increase night patrolling and random checking to enhance resident security during late hours.
- Public dealing: Ensure courteous, prompt handling of complaints and transparent communication with citizens.
- Legal follow-up: Actively pursue POs and ensure pending NBWs are executed following established procedures.
Officers present were urged to maintain close inter-unit coordination and to keep up regular field presence. The DIG underlined that effective policing depends on prompt information-sharing and collaboration among police stations, special units and district leadership.
Local implications for Jalandhar residents
For residents of Jalandhar Rural, the instructions signal a heightened emphasis on anti-narcotics operations and visibility policing during night hours. Strengthened night domination is intended to reduce incidents of late-hour crimes and improve public sense of safety, particularly in semi-urban and peri-urban pockets where patrol coverage can be inconsistent.
Improved public dealing, if implemented as directed, could shorten complaint redressal times and increase accountability at station level. The focus on executing NBWs and tracking proclaimed offenders aims to reduce repeat criminality by ensuring legal processes are actively pursued.
| Focus area | Directive |
|---|---|
| Drug-related activity | Strengthen surveillance, coordinated raids, hotspot monitoring |
| Night domination | Increase night patrolling and random checks |
| Public dealing | Courteous, transparent, prompt grievance redressal |
| Proclaimed offenders / NBWs | Systematic pursuit and lawful execution of warrants |
Officials said the review will be followed by periodic progress checks to ensure directives translate into field action. The DIG emphasised that while enforcement will be firm, all activity must adhere to professional and lawful standards so as to protect citizens' rights while enhancing security.
As Jalandhar's hinterland witnesses changing patterns of urbanisation and mobility, sustained policing focus on narcotics and night-time security remains a priority to prevent escalation of organised and street-level crime. Field-level implementation and community-police engagement will determine the effectiveness of the measures set out in the review.
