JAMMU, 08-04-2021:The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Jammu asserted that improving the law and order situation is imperative for achieving peace and progress as chaos and crime snarl the development process badly.
A deputation of CCI Jammu led by its President Arun Gupta met IGP Jammu Mukesh Singh at his office chamber and discussed various issues including the rising crime graph affecting the business prospects in Jammu.
The CCI President at the outset praised the IGP Jammu for taking good initiatives in making the police force people-friendly and police stations accessible to all by asking Men in Khaki to make the atmosphere conducive and cordial. He said that there is a sea change in the way cops deal with the public now as compared to earlier days when the common man used to fear even talk to a cop.
The CCI President said that although the crime scenario in Jammu has improved considerably still there is need to tighten noose around criminals as incidents of thefts, chain & mobile snatchings, drug abuse are on rise besides notorious criminals ruling the roost and striking at their will. Expressing concern over last week’s firing incident outside a leading businessman’s house in Jammu, the CCI President asked Mukesh Singh to prioritize the investigation and ensure that the culprits face the law book as soon as possible.
Gupta said that business in Jammu being a tourist destination depends on the footfall of visitors and rising crime is the biggest impediment in wooing tourists. “Jammu’s development, prosperity, and fortune therefore solely depends on peaceful dwelling and police has a major role in ensuring crime-free society”, he said adding that police giving little thrust in the matter is the need of the time.
Referring to Tuesday’s incidence of leopard venturing into Gandhi Nagar locality, Arun Gupta appealed to IGP Jammu Mukesh Singh to recommend and confer an award to the wildlife department employee, who saved his colleague from the animal’s fury using a normal cane. He said that the timely action and extraordinary bravery of the aforesaid staffer of the wildlife department saved one precious life. Another significant issue that was discussed in the meeting was action taken against owners of vehicles registered outside the Union Territory. The CCI delegation appealed to the IGP Jammu to grant some more time to such commuters having vehicles registered outside the UT as the sudden implementation of the rule governing the issue has put them into jeopardy with traffic cops started issuing challans.
The CCI delegation also congratulated Mukesh Singh on his promotion as Additional Director General of Police. The CCI officer bearers applauded Mukesh Singh for his remarkable tenure in Jammu that saw the number of positive changes as far as policing in concerned. They said that the dynamism shown by him in controlling crime in the city will be remembered for a long time to come.
Giving a patient hearing to the issues highlighted by the CCI delegation, the IGP Jammu ensured early redressal of problems and a considerate view on the suggestions being extended. He thanked the primary trade body of the region for sparing time to project significant issues before him to make Jammu and better place to live and prosperous. Others who accompanied the deputation include Sh. Anil Gupta Sr. Vice-President, Sh. Rajeev Gupta Jr. Vice President, Sh. Gaurav Gupta Secretary General, Sh. Rajesh Gupta Secretary and Sh. Rajesh Gupta Treasurer.