Governor visits Police Headquarters, stresses on enhancing conviction rate

The UT Administrator, Gulab Chand Kataria, today visited the Chandigarh Police Headquarters for a comprehensive review of the functioning of all police units.

He emphasised the need to enhance conviction rate in criminal cases. He highlighted the importance of reviewing past judgments and analysing the reasons behind acquittals to strengthen future prosecutions.

The visit was aimed at assessing the operational efficiency and effectiveness of the city’s police force in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, traffic management and addressing the growing security challenges of the region. The Administrator was given a thorough presentation and briefing on the performance, challenges and achievements of each police unit.

During the visit, he flagged-off an forensic investigation van equipped with state-of-the-art forensic tools, which will allow police to gather evidence, process crime scenes and conduct initial investigations directly at the location of an incident.

Another significant development was the inauguration of the central malkhana, a modernised facility for the secure storage and management of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances seized under the NDPS Act. The facility, with enhanced security measures and an organised inventory system, will ensure the integrity of evidence handling and reduce the risk of tampering.

During the visit, unveiling of a book on the new criminal laws was also done. Lastly, the Chandigarh Traffic Police calendar was also unveiled on the occasion.