Baramulla | October 01, 2026:
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Baramulla chaired two comprehensive Crime Review Meetings held on September 29 at Conference Hall, DPL Baramulla, and September 30 at Police Post Delina, to review investigation progress, case pendency, statutory compliance and disposal of long-pending cases across Sub-Division Baramulla.
The meetings were attended by DySP HQ, all SHOs, In-Charges of Police Posts (IC PPs), and Investigating Officers (IOs) of Sub-Division Baramulla. The participating officers presented the status of investigations and case disposals under their respective jurisdictions, which were reviewed in detail.
During the meetings, the SSP conducted a case-wise and IO-wise assessment of ongoing investigations, with particular focus on pending evidence collection, investigation timelines, procedural bottlenecks and long-pending cases. Officers were directed to address identified deficiencies and ensure completion of pending investigative tasks within clearly defined timelines.
The SSP stressed strict compliance with statutory provisions and prescribed legal timelines under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), POCSO Act and other applicable laws. Officers were directed to maintain close deadline tracking and ensure timely completion of investigations to prevent avoidable procedural lapses, including those that may result in default bail.
Directions were also issued for expedited and lawful disposal of long-pending investigations and inquest proceedings. Supervisory officers were tasked with promptly addressing legal, forensic and procedural bottlenecks and ensuring effective intervention wherever required.
The meeting further reviewed weekly and monthly case disposal targets and investigation performance. Officers were directed to maintain close monitoring of progress and submit regular performance reports reflecting disposals, pending cases, identified gaps and corrective measures.
The SSP directed that regular supervisory reviews be conducted to ensure sustained monitoring, accountability and strict implementation of the directions issued during the meetings.
Emphasizing the importance of professional and timely investigation, the SSP stated that fair, meticulous and legally compliant investigation is central to effective criminal justice delivery and strengthening public confidence in policing.
All officers were directed to accord top priority to investigation quality, timely case disposal and strict compliance with legal procedures, and ensure implementation of the directions within the prescribed timelines.
Baramulla Police remains committed to strengthening investigation standards, ensuring accountability and facilitating timely and lawful justice.