Baramulla, 15th September, 2025:
A comprehensive crime and security review meeting was held today at the District Police Office (DPO) Handwara under the chairmanship of DIG North Kashmir Range, Shri. Maqsood-ul-Zaman (IPS). The session was attended by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Handwara Shri Mushtaq Ahmad (JKPS), Additional SP Handwara Shri Fayaz Hussain Shah (JKPS), SDPO Handwara Shri Hamid Hussain (JKPS), Dy.SP PC Handwara Shri Umer Rashid (JKPS), Dy.SP DAR Shri Shafiq Ahmad, along with probationary Dy.SsP, SHOs of all police stations, and DOs of allied PPs.
SSP Handwara provided a detailed briefing on crime disposal in the district, presenting a comprehensive account of station-wise case status, the current pendency profile, categories of cases under active investigation and the bottlenecks affecting timely disposal. He highlighted steps already taken to accelerate investigations, measures to strengthen case files for court, and specific attention being paid to complex and high priority matters. His briefing formed the basis for a focused discussion on improving investigative quality and ensuring consistent follow up at the police station level.
In his remarks, DIG NKR Shri. Maqsood-ul-Zaman (IPS) directed all participating officers to close long pending cases on merit and insisted that inquest proceedings be completed without delay. He stressed that investigations in cases of a special nature, particularly those registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, must be expedited alongside other serious offences so that overall pendency is reduced and justice is delivered in a timely manner.
To further strengthen law and order across the district, DIG NKR directed to step up surveillance of known offenders and high risk locations, while also intensifying community engagement through local outreach and trust building between police and the public. Preventive measures such as regular and visible patrolling and public awareness drives to be continued and broadened, and emphasis was placed on ensuring adequate allocation of personnel, equipment and targeted training so field units are better prepared to meet emerging challenges. The meeting underscored the commitment of the North Kashmir Police to uphold law and order, ensuring timely justice and enhanced security for the public.