In a strong push towards ensuring law and order in Punjab, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Friday directed all the district police chiefs to prioritize the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) for all crimes, including petty offenses like snatching and theft.   It has come to my notice that field officers usually show reluctance in registering FIR, especially in petty crimes. There should be a free registration of FIRs in all the districts which will help in maintaining law and order in the state, said the DGP, while chairing a state-level crime review meeting via video conference.   He emphasized the importance of free FIR registration to maintain law and order. It has come to my notice that field officers usually show reluctance in registering FIRs, especially in petty crimes. There should be free registration of FIRs in all districts to help maintain law and order in the state, he stated.   The meeting, held at Punjab Police Headquarters (PPHQ), included senior field officers and heads of operational wings to assess the performance of all 28 police districts and review efforts against organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism. Among the attendees were Special DGP, Special Task Force (STF), Kuldeep Singh; Special DGP, Internal Security, RN Dhoke, ADGP Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) Promod Ban, Commissioners of Police (CPs), Range IGPs/DIGs, and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs).   Among the key directives and focus areas were FIR registration and crime arrests; performance review; anti-drug campaign; and village level defense committees (VLDCs).   DGP Yadav urged all the CPs and SSPs to ensure timely arrests in heinous crimes and the swift production of challans in the court. He emphasized the importance of holding weekly meetings to review under trial cases and improve the conviction rate.   The DGP also lauded districts performing well and urged underperforming districts to improve. He stressed the need to arrest proclaimed offenders (POs) and absconders, highlighting the importance of reducing pending investigations and enhancing investigation quality.   DGP Yadav also instructed the district police chiefs to focus on drug suppliers and peddlers to reduce street-level drug availability. He emphasized the need for sustained follow-ups and establishing forward and backward linkages in all drug cases to catch major offenders. He also directed the freezing of illegally acquired properties under section 68F of the NDPS Act.   The state police chief also highlighted the formation of VLDCs, setting a target of establishing at least 12,000 committees statewide. Currently, there are 6,500 VLDCs aiding security forces by providing real-time information to disrupt drug networks.   Special DGP STF Kuldeep Singh commended the ongoing anti-drug drive and encouraged district officers to maintain momentum by increasing public meetings and awareness activities. He emphasized the importance of qualitative public feedback.   Special DGP Internal Security RN Dhoke reported that Punjab Police had arrested 35 terrorists and busted five terror modules this year, underscoring the success of ongoing operations.   ADGP AGTF Promod Ban advised field officers to monitor activities of bailed-out criminals and gangsters to prevent potential criminal activities in their districts.   DGP Yadav concluded the meeting by soliciting feedback from CPs and SSPs to understand ground-level challenges. He directed them to hold weekly crime review meetings with sub-divisional DSPs and station house officers (SHOs) and ensure frequent inspections of police stations.

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