Panchkula, April 4 -- In a significant move toward curbing border area crime in Panchkula district and adjoining areas of Himachal Pradesh, police forces from both states have decided to enhance collaboration through joint operations and real-time information sharing.

A crucial meeting, chaired by Panchkula DCP (Crime) Mukesh Malhotra, was held in Kalka on Thursday to strategise joint efforts against organised crime, drug trafficking, illegal mining and other criminal activities.

To streamline communication between police officers of both states, a WhatsApp group was created for instant sharing of crime-related intelligence and updates.

The primary focus of the meeting was to identify active drug smugglers and peddlers operating across...