JAMMU, May 4: Deputy Inspector General of Police, JSK Range, Shridhar Patil, today chaired a review meeting to assess the progress of cases registered under the NDPS Act and action taken against drug peddlers in Jammu and Kathua districts, directing officers to expedite investigations and ensure timely filing of chargesheets.
The meeting, held at District Police Lines Jammu, was attended by SSP Jammu Joginder Singh and SSP Kathua Mohita Sharma along with SDPOs, SHOs, prosecuting officers and investigating officials of both districts.
During the meeting, a detailed review of under-investigation NDPS cases was undertaken, with special focus on long-pending matters. The DIG stressed the need for strict adherence to timelines and called for prioritising disposal of pending cases.
He also directed supervisory officers to maintain close monitoring and ensure accountability at every level to strengthen the overall enforcement mechanism.
Emphasising the importance of sustained and coordinated efforts to tackle drug trafficking, the DIG asked officers to intensify action against drug networks and focus on identifying and targeting kingpins.
He underscored the need for active public cooperation to make the ongoing Nasha Mukt J&K Abhiyaan successful and reiterated that stringent action must be taken against repeat offenders.
The officers were also asked to develop a robust system to ensure that no accused involved in drug peddling escapes punishment.
|