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Uttarakhand Police Intensifies Verification, Women's Safety & Missing Persons Ops

Uttarakhand Additional Director General of Police V Murugesa chaired a high-level review meeting with senior police officials from across the state. He issued strict directives for 100% police verification of tenants and domestic workers, mandating the use of technical portals for credential checks. The ADGP emphasized robust implementation of the Gaura Shakti Module for women's safety, including sensitive handling of complaints and regular patrolling in sensitive areas. He also called for strict adherence to SOPs under Operation Smile to trace missing persons, particularly women and children, with urgency.

Key Points: Uttarakhand ADGP Reviews Police Verification & Safety Missions

  • 100% tenant & domestic help verification
  • Boost Gaura Shakti Module for women's safety
  • Strict SOPs for Operation Smile missions
  • Use tech platforms like ICJS, NCRC for checks
  • Treat verification as ongoing, not just a drive
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Uttarakhand ADGP chairs review meeting on police verification, women's safety, Op Smile missions

ADGP V Murugesa directs 100% tenant verification, boosts Gaura Shakti Module for women's safety, and stresses SOPs for Operation Smile.

"100% verification must be carried out in residential apartments and gated colonies, and strict legal action should be taken in case of any violations. - ADG V Murugesa"

Dehradun, April 7

Uttarakhand Additional Director General of Police V Murugesa on Tuesday chaired a video conference at the Police Headquarters auditorium with Inspectors General of Police from Garhwal and Kumaon ranges, along with all Senior Superintendents of Police and Superintendents of Police from the districts.

The meeting involved a detailed review of ongoing police verification processes, the 'Gaura Shakti Module' for women's safety, and actions being taken under 'Operation Smile' to trace missing persons.

During the review meeting, the ADG directed the IGs of Garhwal and Kumaon to ensure wide publicity of the provisions under the Uttarakhand Police Act, 2007, particularly regarding mandatory verification of tenants and domestic help.

He further instructed that if tenants or domestic workers fail to provide necessary documents during verification, or if any suspicion arises at first glance, their credentials should be immediately verified through technical platforms such as the ICJS portal, NCRC, or NAFIS.

The ADG emphasised that 100% verification must be carried out in residential apartments and gated colonies, and strict legal action should be taken in case of any violations.

He also directed continuous follow-up on verification forms sent to other states and districts, stressing that verification should not be limited to special drives but must be treated as an ongoing process.

Highlighting women's safety, he called for awareness programs on the 'Gaura Shakti Module' to ensure maximum registration of women and girls. He instructed that complaints related to women must be handled with utmost seriousness, sensitivity, and prompt resolution. Regular patrolling by 'Mahila Cheetah Police' should be conducted in sensitive areas, and all investigations related to crimes against women and children must be completed within the stipulated timeframe.

Regarding 'Operation Smile,' the ADG directed strict adherence to the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) issued by the Police Headquarters for tracing missing persons. He emphasised that cases involving missing children and women must be handled with full sensitivity and urgency.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see a review meeting with clear directives. Operation Smile is a noble mission. As a parent, I can't imagine the pain of a missing child. Police handling such cases with sensitivity and urgency is the need of the hour. Jai Uttarakhand!
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Aman W
While the intent is good, the real test is implementation at the thana level. Will these instructions actually translate into action, or remain just another file note? Tenant verification drives often start and stop. Hope this 'ongoing process' directive is taken seriously.
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Sarah B
The emphasis on using technical platforms like ICJS and NAFIS for verification is smart. It reduces human error and bias. The 'Mahila Cheetah Police' patrolling is a great initiative for women's safety. More states should adopt such focused modules.
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Vikram M
As someone from Garhwal, I appreciate the ADGP holding meetings with IGs of both ranges. Issues in the hills can be different from the plains. A centralized directive with local implementation is the way to go. Bahut badhiya!
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Nisha Z
The directive to handle women's complaints with "utmost seriousness and sensitivity" is what we want to hear. But it must be followed by training for all police personnel, not just the Mahila Cheetah teams. A change in attitude is as important as the SOP.

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