Jaipur, June 6 (IANS) With several districts in the Jodhpur Range sharing the international border, Rajasthan Director General of Police (DGP) 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

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