Dehradun, Feb. 15 -- The Uttarakhand Police has launched a statewide intensive verification drive under the directions of Director General of Police Deepam Seth to strengthen law and order and keep a close watch on suspicious individuals, officials said on Saturday.

The Police Headquarters, Office of the Director General of Police, Uttarakhand, told ANI that the special campaign will be carried out across all districts at the circle, police station, and outpost levels. The move is aimed at tightening surveillance and ensuring effective control over potential criminal elements operating in the state.

According to the DGP Headquarters, the campaign will focus on the verification of people residing in multi-storey apartments, ashrams, dhar...