Srinagar: In an aim to maintain peace in the district, the authorities in Doda on Monday ordered all outsiders, including tenants and domestic workers to register themselves at the local police station.
These directions were passed in a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Doda, Vishesh Paul Mahajan with Magistrates and police officers here on Monday to review the law and order situation in the district, an official spokesperson said.
Senior Superintendent of Police, Abdul Qayoom, Additional Deputy Commissioners (ADCs), SDMs, SDPOs, Tehsildars and other concerned officers also attended the meeting.
The spokesperson said that the officers of civil and police administration gave detailed feedback to the DM and SSP about the basic concerns of the people in their respective jurisdictions.
“The meeting held threadbare discussion on various issues with regard to the security measures and decided to formulate an action plan to maintain peace in the district,” he said.
Besides, he said, retrieval of government land illegally occupied by encroachers was also discussed and the stakeholder departments were asked to ensure the maintenance of the possession of the retrieved land.
“Measures to fight drug menace, prevention of bovine smuggling and maintaining communal harmony and peace in the district were discussed in detail. Keeping a close check on illegal constructions, illegal mining, and intensifying anti encroachment drives was also stressed upon,” the spokesperson said.
Mahajan, he said, instructed to seize the vehicles used in the illegal activities, keep track of history sheeters and initiate strict action against violators of restrictions imposed under Section 144 Cr PC and other sections by the authorities.
The Magistrates, the spokesperson said, were asked to check the schools, health institutions, and other offices and take action against malpractices in exams, absenteeism, and corrupt practices.
“He ordered for registration of beggars/ donations collectors, sadhus from outside the district. He further directed to get the complete details of tenants, domestic helpers and other outsiders residing in the district,” he added
According to the spokesperson, the SSP stressed on addressing and keeping an eye on the small social and other kinds of issues to avoid law and order situations.
“He laid emphasis on maintaining close coordination between police and civil administration for eradicating social evils and efficient tackling of law and order situation, including drug addiction/ trafficking in the district,” he added.
