Crime Review Meeting Held Under Joint Chairmanship of SP City, SP Rural and SP Traffic; Security Arrangements Reviewed Ahead of Chhath Puja, Jatra and Kali Puja Idol Immersion
Ranchi, November 11, 2026: In a major step towards strengthening law and order and controlling criminal activities, a crime review meeting was held in Ranchi on Wednesday under the joint chairmanship of the Superintendent of Police (City), Superintendent of Police (Rural) and Superintendent of Police (Traffic). All Deputy Superintendents of Police and Station House Officers of Ranchi district attended the meeting.
During the meeting, officials reviewed pending cases and directed all police station in-charges to intensify regular patrolling, launch special drives to arrest wanted and absconding criminals, expedite the investigation of pending cases and maintain continuous surveillance on criminal activities. They were also instructed to strengthen intelligence gathering and take effective action against illegal activities.
Special emphasis was laid on verification of suspicious persons and habitual offenders, particularly those recently released on bail in cases related to narcotics, theft, the Arms Act, gambling and illegal liquor activities. Police officials were directed to update Bad Character Registers and initiate surveillance proposals and preventive action against identified habitual offenders in accordance with the law.
Security arrangements for the upcoming Chhath Puja, Jatra celebrations and Kali Puja idol immersion were also reviewed. Police station in-charges were instructed to ensure adequate deployment of police personnel at puja venues, Chhath ghats and sensitive locations, along with effective crowd management, barricading and surveillance of anti-social elements.
