30% tips converted into FIRs, over 4,872 held since March 1: Punjab DGP
Jalandhar, July 22 -- There has been 90% conviction rate in the NDPS Act cases since March 1 amid the ongoing Yudh Nashian Virudh (anti-drug war) campaign, Punjab director general of police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said while chairing a state-level law and order meeting in Phillaur on Monday. The 'Safe Punjab' WhatsApp chatbot portal has achieved a 30% tip conversion rate with the information received from people leading to registration of 3,671 first information reports (FIRs) and 4,872 arrests since March 1, the DGP said while reviewing the drug law enforcement, the law and order situation and the internal security scenario in the state at Maharaja Ranjit Singh-Punjab Police Academy (MRS-PPA), Phillaur.
DIGs, SSPs and commissioners of police were present. "The anti-drug helpline is a flagship initiative aimed at providing anonymous, accessible and non-judgmental support to individuals grappling with drug-related issues," the DGP said. He added that this chatbot has emerged as a game-changer as it has received an overwhelming response from the public for its confidentiality feature encouraging individuals to report smugglers, addicts and provide suggestions. Sharing outcome of the 'Yudh Nashian Virudh' campaign, DGP Gaurav Yadav said the police had registered 14,281 FIRs and arrested 22,772 drug smugglers since March 1, and recovered 940-kg heroin, 337-kg opium, 18-tonne poppy husk, 14-kg charas, 325-kg ganja.htc...
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