The Rajasthan Police have appointed seven Additional Director General (ADG)-level officers to take charge of various ranges across the state. This move is aimed at sharpening ground-level policing and ensuring closer monitoring of law and order.
Details of Appointments
ADG (Personnel) Biju George Joseph will oversee the Bharatpur range. ADG (ATS) Dinesh MN will supervise the Jaipur range. ADG Sanjeev Kumar Narzari has been assigned the Bikaner range. ADG (SOG) Vishal Bansal will handle the Kota range. ADG (Headquarters) Hawa Singh Ghumaria will monitor the Jodhpur range and the Commissionerate. ADG (Vigilance) S Sengathir will oversee the Udaipur range. ADG (Armed Battalion) Rupinder Singh will manage the Ajmer range.
While continuing their duties at the Police Headquarters, these officers will also monitor their respective ranges in coordination with the Inspectors General of Police.
DGP's Strategic Directions
Director General of Police Rajeev Kumar Sharma chaired a six-hour meeting focused on a multi-pronged strategy to curb serious crime. He directed mandatory financial investigations in cases involving NDPS offences, gangsters, and hardcore criminals, along with action to identify and attach illegal assets. Concern was flagged over repeat offences by history-sheeters and habitual offenders, with officers directed to ensure strict legal action and treat the issue as a priority.
The DGP also instructed officers to expedite disposal of cases pending for over five years and to launch a drive to clear seized items lying in police station storerooms.
Technology and Infrastructure Improvements
On technology, officials were asked to maximize use of the RajCop Citizen App and integrate new features into the existing platform instead of creating separate applications. CCTV systems in police stations are to be kept functional with regular recording, while improvements in detection, charge-sheeting, and recovery rates were emphasized.
Directions were also issued to expand the “lane driving” system in Jaipur Range and to conduct awareness drives at toll plazas to reduce road accidents.
The meeting stressed improving police station infrastructure, including strengthening “welcome rooms” with computers, CCTNS access, and online complaint registration facilities.
Legal Actions and Initiatives
The DGP further directed strict action under relevant legal provisions against those filing false cases, particularly in matters related to crimes against women and the SC/ST Act. A review was also conducted of the “adopt a police station” initiative, with the Jodhpur Police Commissionerate presenting its model to improve functioning and public coordination.
Other directions included strengthening the beat system, improving response to complaints on the 181 helpline, ensuring prompt registration and monitoring of cybercrime cases via the 1930 helpline, and enhancing surveillance through CCTV systems and command centres.
