SRINAGAR: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi Saturday chaired a crime and security review meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir. The IGP underscored the need to improve conviction rates by establishing a robust follow-up system in narco and terror related cases. The police chief also reviewed the present security situation and preparations for the forthcoming counting day of the recently concluded assembly elections. The IGP asked the officers to work while ensuring transparency, accountability, and swift resolution of cases to safeguard the rights of the citizens. The meeting was attended by all the range DIGs, district SSPs and other senior officers. The discussions revolved around disposal of general crime, NDPS, UAPA and other cases. Actions taken under preventive laws and pending inquest proceedings were also discussed. IGP Kashmir appreciated the efforts of the district chiefs in preventing crime while emphasising the need for improving the quality of investigation. He also underscored the need to improve the conviction rates by way of establishing a robust follow-up system for securing convictions in narco and terror related cases. IGP Kashmir also reviewed the current security situation and took stock of the preparations put in place for the upcoming counting day of the Assembly Elections-2024. At the end of the meeting, IGP Kashmir reiterated the commitment of the J&K Police in maintaining safety and security in the region.
