Adopt zero tolerance against drugs: DGP

Jalandhar, November 6

Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Iqbal Preet Singh Sahota on Saturday directed all border district SSPs to maintain a strict vigil along the border and check the activities of listed smugglers on a regular basis.

The DGP, who was chairing a crime review meeting with officials of Jalandhar Range and Border range at PAP Complex here, also directed all the CPs/SSPs to adopt a zero tolerance policy against drugs, illegal mining and corrupt practices. CP Jalandhar Naunihal Singh, IGP Jalandhar Range Gurinder Singh Dhillon, IGP Border Range Mohnish Chawla and CP Amritsar Sukhchain Singh Gill also attended the meeting.

The DGP directed border officials to keep strict vigil on drones being used for smuggling of arms, ammunition, explosives and drugs. He also ordered district heads to install CCTV Cameras at all Police Stations and religious places.

On action against gangsters, the DGP asked CPs and SSPs to prepare dossiers of gangsters/smugglers and their associates and ensure action against them under the PMLA.

During the meeting, the DGP also directed CPs/ SSPs to launch a crackdown against the drug smugglers and bootleggers in their concerned areas. He directed them to identify hotspots infamous for drug smuggling in their concerned areas and launch suitable operations to nab all those selling/smuggling drugs.

The DGP also directed CPs/SSPs of major cities including Ludhiana, Jalandhar, Amritsar, etc. to further improve their traffic management system to ensure smooth and hassle-free travel for commuters.

Meanwhile, the DGP ordered Border SSPs to start Night Domination Operations along the Indo-Pak international border from 9 pm to 4 am. — TNS