Commissioner calls for “zero tolerance” approach to rowdy sheeters

Metro India News | WARANGAL

Warangal Police Commissioner Sunpreet Singh directed officers to adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards rowdy-sheeters and anti-social elements who indulge in illegal activities and cause hardship to common citizens.

The instructions were issued during the monthly crime review meeting held on Friday at KITS College under the chairmanship of the Police Commissioner. Senior officers from the Warangal Police Commissionerate attended the review. The Commissioner emphasized that counseling sessions organized for rowdy-sheeters at police stations must achieve 100% attendance.

He instructed Station House Officers to personally visit the residences of rowdy-sheeters at least once every month to verify their whereabouts and assess their activities. In cases where individuals are not found during such checks, officers were told to gather detailed information about their movements. To strengthen law and order, the Commissioner directed that belt shops must be closed during night hours. Strict legal action, including registration of cases or execution of bonds, should be initiated against violators.

He made it clear that Station House Officers will be held personally responsible for ensuring shops adhere to stipulated timings. The Commissioner also ordered intensified night patrolling in areas with heavy public movement. He instructed officials to take firm legal action against anyone organizing birthday celebrations or similar events that obstruct roads during night hours. To prevent thefts, police were asked to collect complete details of individuals from other areas who are working in local households, business establishments, and hostels.

The Police Commissioner also directed that every Station House Officer must be available to the public from 9 AM every day without fail. He warned that any negligence in arresting criminals would invite departmental action. He also emphasized the need for immediate registration of FIRs in cases of two-wheeler thefts and regular review of the performance of patrolling vehicles.