Jammu, May 21 (IANS) Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Rajouri-Poonch range in Jammu and Kashmir, Sandeep Wazir, on Thursday, chaired a high-level meeting to review security, cybercrime and modern policing.

Police said a comprehensive DGP/IGP Conference was organised at the District Police Office, Poonch, under the chairmanship of Sandeep Wazir.

The conference was attended by Shafket Hussain, SSP Poonch; Additional SP (ops) Poonch; all supervisory officers, Station House Officers and other officers from across the district.

The conference served as an important platform for reviewing the prevailing security scenario and deliberating upon various operational, investigative, and administrative aspects of policing.

Officers delivered detailed presentations and lectures on diverse professional subjects through PowerPoint presentations, highlighting contemporary challenges and best practices in policing.

The deliberations primarily focused on crime prevention, counter-terrorism strategies, narcotics control measures, cybercrime investigation, public grievance redressal mechanisms, modern policing techniques, quality investigation standards, and strengthening community policing initiatives.

Special emphasis was laid on enhancing professional competence, ensuring effective law enforcement, and improving public outreach. The meeting also reviewed the progress of anti-drug operations being conducted under the ongoing “Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan”.

Discussions were held regarding coordinated efforts to combat the menace of drug trafficking, dismantle narcotics networks, and spread awareness among the youth regarding the harmful effects of substance abuse.

Addressing the officers, DIG Rajouri-Poonch Range stressed maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, discipline, operational preparedness, and people-friendly policing. He underscored the importance of effective supervision, timely disposal of public grievances, and optimum use of technology in policing to improve efficiency, transparency, and public trust.

The DIG further directed officers to remain vigilant and proactive in tackling emerging security challenges, cyber-related offences, and other criminal activities. He also emphasised the need for better coordination among various police units and security agencies to strengthen the overall security grid in the district.

The conference concluded with detailed deliberations on improving field-level policing, enhancing intelligence coordination, strengthening investigation standards, and ensuring a robust and responsive policing mechanism across District Poonch.

–IANS

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