CHANDIGARH/SAS NAGAR, October 9:
In a significant move aimed at bridging the gap between police and public as part of the ‘Safe Neighbourhood’ campaign, Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav on Wednesday has embarked on a comprehensive public meeting initiative. This proactive approach aims to address pressing security concerns, gather firsthand feedback on police performance, and listen to grievances, fostering a spirit of collaboration and trust.
The first meeting took place at Phase 11 in Mohali, where the DGP accompanied by DIG Ropar Range Nilambari Jagdale and SSP SAS Nagar Deepak Pareek engaged in an open dialogue with representatives from various Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) and listened to their concerns.
During the meeting, the residents voiced concerns over various critical issues, including the shortage of police personnel in Mohali, lack of outreach by Station House Officers (SHOs), traffic congestion, insufficient CCTV camera surveillance, tenant verification, rise in petty crimes, heavy vehicles plying in city limits, and vendor encroachments.
DGP Gaurav Yadav assured the residents that their concerns are genuine and will be addressed promptly, demonstrating Punjab Police’s commitment to community-centric policing.
He, on-the-spot, announced several key measures to address these issues, including the deployment of additional forces for route/VIP security, increased police presence based on temporal and spatial analysis of crime hotspots, reinvigoration of the beat system in coordination with chowkidars and security guards, and an increase in police personnel allocation by 200 in Mohali.
To effectively tackle traffic woes, the DGP directed the SSP to conduct a thorough Traffic Engineering Survey, which will help in identifying bottlenecks and optimise traffic flow. He also directed the SSP to carry out crime mapping to identify crime hotspots and points of sale of drugs in the district.
Furthermore, Punjab Police will intensify CCTV camera saturation at snatching and drug sale hotspots across the state. Control rooms will be established at district and sub-divisional levels for real-time monitoring, enhancing response times and crime prevention.
The SSP has also been directed to launch crackdown against over speeding and drunken driving to ensure road safety. Emphasising transparency, DGP Gaurav Yadav also stressed the importance of equipping police personnel with body-worn cameras.
Reaffirming Punjab Police’s commitment to results-driven policing, DGP Gaurav Yadav committed to delivering tangible outcomes within a month. He directed SSP Pareek to convene a follow-up meeting with RWAs exactly after one month to present progress report. “We are starting work on your feedback from today onwards, and you will see outcomes in just one month,” he assured.
Meanwhile, SSP Deepak Pareek has also been asked to ensure tenant verification and conduct anti-encroachment drives jointly with local bodies. After holding meeting with RWAs, DGP Gaurav Yadav made a surprise visit at Police Station Phase 11 in Mohali and thoroughly examined the police station’s infrastructure, including the SHO Room, Munshi Room, Malkhana, Waiting Area for the public, IO’s Rooms, barracks for NGOs, and the Dining/Kitchen facility.
He also interacted with the staff and public and listened to their problems, demonstrating his commitment to addressing concerns and boosting morale of the police force.
The DGP also visited the SAANJH Kendra, where interacted with Mahila Mitars, reinforcing the police department’s dedication to community outreach and support.
