Invoke UAPA against all terror acts: Punjab DGP tells cops

Punjab director general of police Gaurav Yadav on Monday asked officers to adopt zero tolerance against drug peddlers, terrorists and gangsters, asking them to use effective law against anti-social elements and also invoke the UAPA in terror activities.

Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav on Monday asked officers to adopt zero tolerance against drug peddlers, terrorists and gangsters, asking them to use effective law against anti-social elements and also invoke the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in terror activities.

The DGP held a virtual meeting with range IGs, DIGs, SSPs, DSPs and SHOs. (ANI file photo)

The DGP held a virtual meeting with range IGs, DIGs, SSPs, DSPs and SHOs. He also asked the officers to identify the drug hotspots at every police station and lay special focus on pharmaceutical drugs to root out the menace from the state. He warned that the concerned SHOs will be held responsible in case of leniency in drugs related cases.

Emphasising on the need to bring professionalism into policing, the DGP asked field officers to register even minor Indian Penal Code (IPC) cases, take preventive actions, open history sheets, solve cases using technical inputs and keep track of bailed-out criminals.

DGP for revival of village defense committees

Punjab Police will revive the Village Defence Committees (VDCs) across the state, especially in border districts, the DGP announced.

The VDCs will be comprised of trusted and prominent persons of the village including retired police or army personnel, principals government officers/officials, etc.