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Punjab's top cop has given police officers complete freedom to crack down hard on gangsters and anti-social elements. He emphasized that every officer will be held accountable with zero tolerance for laxity. The police chief praised the force's impressive 87% conviction rate in drug cases while pushing for better investigations. Additionally, 1,600 new positions are being created to strengthen the police force across various ranks.

Key Points: Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav Orders Iron Fist Against Gangsters

  • DGP warns officers will be held accountable from constable to SSP ranks
  • Police directed to identify gangster associates and make forensic analysis of phones
  • 87% conviction rate achieved in NDPS cases under anti-drug campaign
  • 1,600 new police posts created to address critical staff shortages
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Gangsters must be dealt with iron hands, says Punjab DGP

Punjab police chief warns zero tolerance on gangsters and drugs, announces 1,600 new posts and praises 87% conviction rate in narcotics cases.

"You have full protection and support from the department. Deal with the gangsters fearlessly - DGP Gaurav Yadav"

Chandigarh, Sep 30

Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday said a free hand has been given to all officers to deal with gangsters and anti-social elements.

“Accountability of every officer from the rank of a constable to the SSP (Senior Superintendent of Police) will be fixed and no laxity will be tolerated on the gangster and drug fronts,” he warned.

The DGP was chairing a state-level law and order virtual meeting of all senior officers up to the rank of Station House Officers to devise a comprehensive action plan in the run-up to the festive season. The DGP directed them to remain fully alert and committed to ensuring peace, harmony, and the safety of all citizens.

Additional Director General of Police (Anti-Gangster Task Force -- AGTF) Promod Ban and ADGP (Counter Intelligence) Amit Prasad were among the other senior officers who attended the meeting.

On the drug front, the DGP praised the force for the appreciable work done under the ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh’ anti-drugs campaign, which has resulted in an impressive 87 per cent conviction rate in NDPS cases. He stressed the need for professional investigation to establish linkages to identify the source of consignments and reach the ‘big fish’. He directed that the seized mobile phones of notorious suppliers should be sent for forensic analysis to expose the chain and make further arrests.

The DGP also asked officials to make the maximum use of Section 64-A of the NDPS Act, which provides an opportunity to a drug consumer caught with a few grams of heroin or narcotic powder for rehabilitation. He also appreciated the work on the Safe Punjab anti-drugs Chatbot, which has witnessed a 33-35 per cent first information report (FIR) conversion rate, and exhorted officers to take public inputs received on it seriously and develop them.

To tackle the critical issue of staff shortage, the DGP said the government has created 1,600 posts, comprising 150 Inspectors, 450 Sub-Inspectors, and 1,000 Assistant Sub-Inspectors, to be filled through promotions.

Reviewing the organised crime scenario, DGP Gaurav Yadav asked police officials to identify associates of gangsters and put them behind bars. “You have full protection and support from the department. Deal with the gangsters fearlessly,” he said.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see focus on rehabilitation for drug users through Section 64-A. Punishment alone won't solve the drug problem - we need compassion for victims of addiction too.
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Michael C
The 87% conviction rate in drug cases is impressive! This shows the police are doing serious work. Hope they catch the 'big fish' behind the drug trade.
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Siddharth J
Creating 1600 new posts is a good step, but will promotions solve the staff shortage? We need fresh recruitment with proper training. The police force is overworked.
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Ananya R
The Safe Punjab chatbot with 33-35% FIR conversion is innovative! Technology can really help in fighting crime. Hope more people use it to report suspicious activities.
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Kavya N
As a mother in Ludhiana, I welcome this tough stance. Our youth are getting destroyed by drugs and gang culture. Police need to act firmly before festivals when crime usually increases.

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