Nagpur: Sending a stern warning to those involved in illegal activities, Maharashtra’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) for Law and Order, Chhering Dorje, has directed police unit commanders across the State to demolish illegal constructions linked to offenders. The directive underscores a zero-tolerance policy toward criminal activities and reinforces the police department’s commitment to maintaining law and order, a local media report said.
IGP Dorje, a 2000-batch IPS officer who previously served as IGP of the Nagpur Range before assuming his current role last year, emphasized the need for decisive action against a spectrum of illegal activities. These include the illegal sale of liquor, gambling operations such as Matka and lotteries, unregulated video parlours, Gutkha sales, narcotics trafficking, illegal arms trade, unlicensed dance bars and clubs, illicit massage parlours, Hookah parlours, human trafficking, and unauthorized sand and coal mining.
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In his directive, Dorje warned that if illegal activities within any jurisdiction come to the attention of his office, he will deploy a team from another district or unit to take action. Furthermore, if such operations succeed, the concerned unit commander will be held accountable for failing to address the issue proactively.
The IGP instructed unit commanders to prioritize dismantling illegal activities in their respective jurisdictions by conducting raids and adopting preventive measures against repeat offenders. He called for stringent action against antisocial elements who persist in illegal operations despite prior police interventions.
“Commanders must focus on eradicating these activities and ensure no leniency is shown toward offenders,” Dorje stated. The move aims to send a strong message to those flouting the law and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
He further stated that the police must enlist the help of other government agencies to identify and demolish the illegal constructions of such individuals. “Cancel the permits of vehicles used in illegal activities and seal the land being used for such purposes. Also, initiate preventive actions against those who are accomplices of the illegal den operators, to ensure that illegal activities do not flourish.”
The IPS officer also directed that a squad from a neighbouring police station be sent to adjacent areas to inspect whether illegal activities have been shut down or are still ongoing. The actions of the neighbouring police station’s squad should be supervised by an officer of the DCP or Addl SP rank, he instructed.
Additionally, he directed a confidential inquiry into complaints of illegal activities received from the public. Unit commanders must review the number of complaints received regarding illegal activities, the actions taken, and whether illegal activities have resumed in areas where the police previously conducted raids.
