Commissioner reviews pending probes, prioritises evidence quality and community outreach
Varanasi — Varanasi Police Commissioner Mohit Agarwal carried out an on-site inspection of Cantt and Rohanian police stations on Saturday, reviewing time-barred and pending investigations and directing officers to ensure timely and quality disposal of cases, officials said.
During the visit, Agarwal assessed the status of investigations under the Varuna Zone and emphasised improved evidence collection, effective supervision and prompt completion of probes. He instructed station officers to pay particular attention to forensic inputs and technical records when pursuing enquiries.
- Prioritise disposal of pending and time-barred cases
- Enhance quality of evidence through forensic and technical tools
- Strengthen cyber policing and use of digital records
- Expand women's safety outreach via Mission Shakti Centres
- Regular reviews under the Police Station Adoption Initiative
Agarwal asked personnel to step up use of cyber-security measures and digital systems, requesting details on the deployment and usage of the Pratibimb App, CCTNS, RTC, ZFD, as well as forensic investigation tools, CDR and IPDR records. Strengthening of technical policing was presented as central to reducing investigative delays.
"Focus on quality evidence collection, effective supervision and timely completion of probes," officials quoted the Commissioner as directing.
The inspection also underscored an administrative push towards crime control and the welfare of police staff within the framework of the Police Station Adoption Initiative. Officers were instructed to conduct regular reviews of police station functioning that would include crime-control strategies, public grievance redressal mechanisms and facilities available for personnel.
Special attention was given to measures aimed at improving women's safety. Female police personnel posted at Mission Shakti Centres were directed to carry out regular awareness programmes in schools, hostels and coaching institutes, provide information about helplines including 1090, 112 and 1930, and address women’s concerns. They were also asked to inspect CCTV systems at educational institutions and take corrective action where deficiencies are found.
To boost policing efficiency, Agarwal recommended weekly evaluations for newly recruited constables and assigned regular duties to strengthen public interaction. He emphasised active field presence through patrolling and outreach so that the police stations remain responsive to citizens' grievances and safety needs.
| Focus Area | Direction |
|---|---|
| Case Disposal | Timely closure; address time-barred investigations |
| Evidence & Forensics | Improve quality collection; use CDR/IPDR and forensic inputs |
| Cyber Policing | Strengthen technical capabilities; use Pratibimb, CCTNS |
| Women's Safety | Awareness drives; inspect CCTV; use helplines; field visits |
| Police Welfare | Regular reviews under Police Station Adoption Initiative |
Commissioner Agarwal's directions reflect an administrative effort to combine procedural rigour in investigations with community-focused policing. The emphasis on cyber and technical measures acknowledges the increasing role of digital evidence in contemporary investigations, while the push on women's safety seeks to institutionalise preventive outreach through Mission Shakti Centres.
Officials said the review was aimed at making police stations more efficient and citizen-friendly through regular monitoring and improved supervision. Steps ordered during the inspection are expected to be followed up in subsequent reviews under the adoption initiative, with a view to reducing pendency and strengthening public trust in law enforcement across the Varuna Zone.
