Perform if want promotions, incentives, police officials told
Police officials (SHOs, ACPs and others) under the Ludhiana Police Commissionerate have to perform from now onwards in case they wish to get plum postings or promotions in desired departments. Now, a laid-back attitude will not be tolerated in the Police Department. It was conveyed by Commissioner of Police (CP) Swapan Sharma here on Sunday.
He said the main focus of the department was on Yudh Nasheyan Virudh, traffic management in the city, cracking a whip against organised crime, approach of officials while receiving complaints at police stations, etc.
When asked if he felt that the Police Department had adopted a “lethargic” approach, Sharma said it’s not lethargic but police personnel get used to the routine. “They need to pull-up their socks and perform afresh in case they want promotions and other such incentives,” he said.
He said specific targets were given to the police officials in this direction.
“Their performance will be accessed by myself, along with other senior officials. We will see their public dealings, efforts to nab snatchers, intentions to take youth to drug-de addiction centres, how many awareness seminars they organise or attend, etc. It’s not like they are being put under any pressure but the whole exercise is to revamp the department for better results so that the public feels free to approach the police in case there is any issue,” the top cop said.
The performance chart would be assessed by the CP every 10 days. All field officials, ACPs, SHOs, patrolling teams and PCRs will be adjudged through the same. The personnel will be held accountable in their respective departments. On the basis of their review performances, they will be promoted, he said.
Meanwhile, Sharma said several cases and arrests reflect the Police Commissionerate’s unwavering commitment to curbing the drug trafficking menace in the region.
The CP shared details of the ongoing crackdown against drugs, highlighting extensive recoveries of narcotics. The confiscated drugs include 11.50 kg of opium, 93 kg of poppy husk, 2. 220 kg of charas, 23 gm of cocaine, 21.150 kg of ganja, 8.547 kg of heroin, 357 gm of ICE (crystal meth), 27 kg of poppy husk plant, and 11,467 pills and capsules. Additionally, Rs 5,95,380 drug money was recovered in past three months. These recoveries underscore the effectiveness of police operations and persistent efforts to dismantle drug networks in the area.
Further, in a decisive move, the police have helped in demolishing seven illegal constructions belonging to drug peddlers on encroached government land, working in coordination with relevant departments. Furthermore, the police have submitted five proposals to seize illegally occupied properties valued at Rs 4.35 crore, which belong to peddlers.
He also emphasised on the importance of raising awareness about drug abuse through various initiatives. From January 1, the police organised 268 Sampark meetings to engage communities, along with conducting 235 drug awareness sessions in schools (196) and colleges (39). Additionally, a total of 412 anti-drug campaigns were carried out across districts, reaching people through 367 seminars, led by station house officers (SHOs), and 40 seminars, led by SP/DSP-level officers. These highlight the police’s proactive role in making the public, especially the youth, aware of dangers of drug abuse.
He expressed hope that the multi-faceted approach demonstrates the police’s commitment to curbing drug abuse through awareness, education and rehabilitation.
Ludhiana