Monthly Crime Review Meeting Highlights Urgent Police Initiatives in Anakapalli

Visakhapatnam: Anakapalli district superintendent of police (SP) Tuhin Sinha has conducted a comprehensive monthly crime review meeting at the district police office. The meeting focused on evaluating ongoing investigations across various categories, including general crimes, serious offenses, property-related cases and those under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) Act.

During the session, the SP utilised a presentation to systematically review cases involving the Indian Penal Code Sections 174 and 194, marijuana-related offenses, and missing persons. He emphasised the importance of addressing the backlog in investigations and urged officials to expedite their efforts in resolving these cases.

He further highlighted the necessity for immediate responses to complaints related to women and children, stressing on building trust in the police department is paramount. He directed officials to prioritise the resolution of Public Grievance Redressal System (PGRS) petitions to ensure swift justice for victims.

The agenda also included strategies for tackling pressing issues such as road safety, cyber fraud, thefts and narcotics prevention. The SP instructed officers to enhance visible policing on national highways and other key routes to mitigate road accidents. He proposed organising awareness programmes aimed at educating the public on road safety rules.

In a bid to curb anti-social activities, he called for installation of CCTV cameras at major intersections and business complexes. He advocated for a robust enforcement strategy focusing on visible policing against offenses like drunk driving, eve teasing and public drinking.