Srinagar, Oct 24: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar on Saturday chaired a hybrid-mode meeting to review crime disposal, security preparedness and policing measures across Kashmir.

The meeting was attended by all three Range DIGs and District SSPs of Kashmir Zone.
During the meeting, IGP Kashmir reviewed the progress of crime disposal and stressed timely investigation and disposal of cases within the stipulated 60/90-day timelines under the new criminal laws. He also reviewed theft cases, recovery rates and measures to dismantle organised theft networks.
Kumar directed officers to strengthen intelligence gathering and take effective action against overground workers (OGWs), hybrid terrorists and other elements inimical to peace and security. He stressed close monitoring of emerging security challenges and coordinated efforts to maintain peace and public order.
The IGP also reviewed winter preparedness, emphasising adequate heating arrangements and essential facilities for police personnel deployed at police stations and other establishments.
He directed officers to make police nakas more dynamic, effective and intelligence-driven while ensuring minimum inconvenience to the public. Strengthened inter-agency coordination and operational synergy were also stressed.
Reviewing pending and court-stayed cases, Kumar underscored proper monitoring and timely follow-up in accordance with judicial directions and legal procedures.
The meeting also discussed identifying police stations for development as Model Police Stations and upgrading existing police stations and posts to improve infrastructure, policing standards and public service delivery.
Emphasising community engagement, the IGP called for regular police-public meetings to address grievances, encourage public participation and strengthen trust in the police.
He directed all officers to ensure close supervision of crime disposal, strengthen preventive and intelligence-based policing, ensure winter readiness and maintain coordinated efforts to uphold peace, security and public safety across Kashmir.