Efforts to ensure security through CASOs

 Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 7:04 PM//DPRO//Mohali//Police News

Steps taken for Safe Neighborhood//Simultaneous action in 28 police districts

Chandigarh//SAS Nagar: 9th October 2024: (Punjab Screen Desk)::

The Department of Information and Public Relations, Punjab has given a good news this time regarding the increased role of police in public safety. The police has once again taken the crimes happening in the streets very seriously. To curb such crimes, a special campaign has also been started which is like a good operation. Its name is 'Kaso for Safe Neighbourhood'.

To curb the crimes happening in the streets and localities, Punjab Police DGP Gaurav Yadav himself led the 'Kaso for Safe Neighbourhood' operation. It seems that its results will also be good.

DGP Punjab along with DIG Ropar Range and SSP SAS Nagar interacted with local residents and shopkeepers in Balongi area.

DGP Punjab said that the aim of this new campaign is to instill fear of police among unruly elements, to instill a sense of security among common people. Efforts to ensure security through 'CASO for Safe Neighbourhood'

Special DGP Arpit Shukla said that under the 'CASO for Safe Neighbourhood' initiative, crime data is studied at various levels to investigate in detail the crime pattern, hotspots and criminal identification. More than 1500 police teams took action at the identified crime hotspots of the state, 140 FIRs were registered.

To combat drug menace and improve law and order, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday personally led the massive cordon and search operation (CASO for Safe Neighbourhood) launched by Punjab Police for a safe society. The aim is to curb the increasing crimes like snatching, molestation, theft etc. on the streets.

DGP Gaurav Yadav, DIG Ropar Range Nilambari Jagdale and SSP SAS Balongi during the thorough checking along with Nagar Deepak Pareek personally interacted with the residents and shopkeepers of the area. He said that the aim of this action is to instill fear in the anti-social elements and create a sense of security among the common people. Let us tell you that this operation was carried out simultaneously in all the 28 police districts of the state from 11 am to 3 pm and special DGP/ADGP/IGP/DIG rank officers of Punjab Police Headquarters were deployed in each district for monitoring.

CP/SSP were directed to mobilize maximum force to carry out this operation. The DGP said the 'CASO for Safe Neighbourhood' initiative involves a multi-pronged approach under which crime data is analysed at various levels to identify crime patterns, hotspots and fine-tune criminal profiles, which will help in preventing anti-social incidents.

Senior police officers have been asked to liaise with Village Defence Raksha Samitis, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), educational institutions and market associations to collect feedback and problems. He said police presence will be enhanced through nakabandis, foot patrolling and PCR vehicle patrolling at identified hotspots to curb crime. Besides, CCTV surveillance is also being enhanced in collaboration with the Local Government Department and local partners including RWAs, market associations, organisations and landlords.

DGP Gaurav Yadav said that Punjab Police is also focusing on preventing drug sales near educational institutions, identifying and monitoring vulnerable areas. By leveraging technology and community outreach, this initiative seeks to curb street crime and create a safer environment for the public.

After the Balongi visit, the DGP visited the RWA. A meeting was also held with the representatives to explore ways in which the police, with their support, can rid the streets of such diverse crimes. Sharing details about the operation, Special DGP Law and Order Arpit Shukla said that more than 1500 police teams including more than 11000 police personnel carried out this operation at criminal hotspots across the state.

He said that 236 strong nakas were also set up in and around all the crime spots. The Special DGP informed that during the operation, police teams registered 140 FIRs. The police teams also interrogated the suspects and verified their details. It is worth noting that this active and proactive police strategy reflects the Punjab Police's commitment to community engagement and ensuring public safety. The police aim to instill confidence in the people by working closely with the area residents and Bhaiwals and create a safe environment for all.

Now it remains to be seen when the fear of the police sets in the hearts and minds of those who show hooliganism, hooliganism and buffoonery. It is also very important to find out why those who leave their homes at midnight and come back are active only at night.