Rajasthan DGP orders heightened vigilance along int'l border, crackdown on criminal networks
Jaipur, June 6
With several districts in the Jodhpur Range sharing the international border, Rajasthan Director General of Police Rajiv Kumar Sharma on Saturday directed police officers to maintain heightened vigilance and strengthen security mechanisms in border areas.
He emphasised preventing illegal activities, criminal movement, and unauthorised infiltration through proactive policing, intelligence-based monitoring and greater community participation.
Rajiv Kumar Sharma chaired a high-level crime review meeting at the Jodhpur Range office, directing police officers to intensify action against organised crime, narcotics smuggling and anti-social elements. He also emphasised maintaining heightened vigilance in border districts and making effective use of the country's new criminal laws.
The meeting was attended by Jodhpur Range IG Satyendra Singh and Superintendents of Police from Jodhpur Rural, Phalodi, Balotra, Pali, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Sirohi and Jalore.
Detailed discussions were held on crime trends, law and order, and security challenges across the region.
Reviewing recent criminal activities, the DGP instructed district police chiefs to take stringent action against organised crime syndicates and dismantle networks involved in drug trafficking and narcotics smuggling.
He directed officers to identify kingpins and initiate legal proceedings for the confiscation of assets acquired through criminal activities.
The DGP stressed that the safety of women, children and vulnerable sections of society must remain a top priority.
He instructed officers to handle crimes against women and children with utmost sensitivity and ensure the effective implementation of various public safety initiatives being run by the Police Headquarters.
Given the strategic importance of several districts in the Jodhpur Range that share the international border, Sharma directed officers to maintain enhanced vigilance and strengthen policing mechanisms in these areas.
He emphasised preventing illegal activities, criminal movement and unauthorised infiltration through proactive policing, intelligence-based monitoring and stronger community engagement.
Addressing the officers, the DGP said the new criminal laws provide several powerful tools for law enforcement and should be utilised effectively and responsibly.
He urged officers to leverage these provisions to strengthen policing and ensure that the Rajasthan Police motto, "Trust among the public, fear among criminals", is reflected in action on the ground.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Hopefully this isn't just another meeting with no real action on ground. The new criminal laws were hyped a lot but I haven't seen much difference in my area. Let's see if they actually dismantle these drug networks.
Community participation is key! We locals know who the suspicious characters are but nobody asks us. If police build trust, we can help prevent infiltration. Good to see they're finally talking about this.
I read about the new criminal laws - they give police more tools but also more responsibility. Hope they use the body cameras and digital evidence systems mentioned. Rajasthan needs this after the recent border incidents.
Finally some attention on women's safety too! In border villages, women are often the first to notice anything unusual but we're ignored. Community policing with women officers would make a real difference. 🚺👍
I appreciate the focus on asset seizure of criminals - hit them where it hurts, their wallets! But we need transparency in how these confiscated assets are used. Is it going back to community development or just filling police coffers?
Interesting to see how the new criminal laws play out. I work in legal aid and the provisions for victim compensation are decent. But without proper training for officers
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