Watch Squads to keep eye on criminals in Prayagraj

Two cops with good record have been deputed as Watch Squads members and given training on how to keep watch on history sheeters and other active criminals in their areas

The Prayagaraj police have constituted ‘Watch Squads’ or ‘Nigrani Dasta’ to keep an eye on history sheeters, looters, criminals, mafias and musclemen across 40 police stations in the district.

The watch squads will be headed by SP crime Satish Chandra. (Pic for representation)

The squads were flagged off by SSP Ajay Kumar at Prayagraj police lines late Sunday evening.

The squad members will be given list of active history sheeters in each area. A head constable and constable at each police station, who have strong grip on informer network and criminal activities under their jurisdictions, have been handed over the task to keep an eye on trouble makers. The daily activities will be recorded in a register that will be reviewed by officials. The watch squad will be headed by SP crime Satish Chandra,” said a senior police official.

It is worth mentioning that SHOs and sub inspectors often have no information about activities of history sheeters, criminals in their areas. They get to know about the criminals once some big crime is committed.

“In a bid to control crimes and keep watch on active criminals this step was initiated by SSP Ajay Kumar. Two cops with good record were selected and given training on how to keep watch on history sheeters and other active criminals in their areas. They were also taught how to maintain daily record of their activities. However, they were instructed to take further action only after informing their senior officials. Any raid will be carried out only accompanied with additional force,” said the official.