Lucknow: DGP Rajeev Krishna on Tuesday ordered a statewide drive to dispose of long-pending investigations and emphasized that digital evidence would form the cornerstone of policing, calling it the “soul of investigation.”
At a high-level meeting at police headquarters, attended virtually by senior officers including ADGs, commissioners, IGs, DIGs and district police chiefs, the DGP reviewed crime control, law and order, grievance redressal and preparedness for upcoming festivals.
Krishna said electronic evidence would become a mandatory component under the new criminal laws set for full implementation from January 2028. He directed investigating officers to prioritize collection of high-quality, scientifically verifiable digital evidence to strengthen prosecution and improve conviction rates.
DIG (technical services) Ashish Tiwari presented a monitoring dashboard to assess gaps in the quantity and quality of electronic evidence.
On judicial processes, Krishna noted that e-summons usage in the state had reached 28% and pushed for wider adoption.
The DGP also reviewed complaints received through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System. He directed district units to ensure time-bound, quality redressal to build public trust. Expressing concern over pendency, Krishna ordered a special campaign to clear cases pending for over 60 and 90 days within three months without compromising investigative quality.
Reviewing the ‘Yaksh App’ for monitoring criminals, he directed regular verification of habitual offenders and fixed accountability if monitored individuals commit crimes outside their districts.
Krishna also instructed all officers to keep official mobile phones active and remain accessible, returning missed calls from public representatives, media and citizens promptly.
On road safety, DGP noted a 10-12% reduction in accidents in areas covered under the Zero Fatality District initiative. He ordered identification of 100 more accident-prone police station areas for inclusion.
He further directed intensified monitoring of offences against women and other serious categories, stressing swift investigation, arrests and legal action.
Officers were asked to remain vigilant ahead of upcoming festivals, strengthen intelligence gathering and ensure adequate deployment in sensitive zones.
