Punjab CM sets targets for police officials for time-bound investigation of heinous cases

In a bid to ensure time-bound investigation in criminal cases especially those against women and children, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Saturday issued directions to DGP Dinkar Gupta, asking him to set 'specific targets' for investigation of heinous crime cases by police officers. 

A police officer, across ranks, would now have to ensure that he investigates a set number of cases and issues a set number of challans every year. This would be monitored by strict supervision, regular follow-ups, and close coordination with law officers, as per new directions. 

" CP in three Police Commissionerates and SPs posted in districts will now be required to personally investigate at least 6 heinous crime cases in a year and submit challans under ir own name, while ACP/ DSP Sub-Divisions have been tasked to personally investigate at least 8 heinous crime cases in a year and submit challans under ir own name," as per an official statement. 

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In dition to this, directives have been issued to  officers of Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) under which y would now be required to camp at scene of crime till case is solved. This would be applicable for Special Reported (SR) cases namely those that involve - murder, rape, and atrocities against women and children.

" DGP furr directed IGP/DIG Ranges, CPs and SSPs to ensure compliance of se directions and send a Compliance Report, along with list of heinous crime cases being investigated by officers, by January 5, 2021. IGP/DIG Ranges will also hold monthly crime meetings while CPs and SSPs will hold weekly crime meetings where y will review compliance with directions," statement ded. 

According to Punjab Chief Minister, se new targets would help ensure accountability of force and would help in timely investigation and prosecution of cases, something that h taken a back seat due to lack of supervision by gazetted police officers. 

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(With Agency Inputs; PTI Image)