J&K Govt. Approves Landmark Establishment of Finger Print Bureau for Advanced Law Enforcement Strategies in Counter-Terrorism and Crime Prevention
Jammu, 01-01-2024 : The Jammu and Kashmir Government has given its nod for the establishment of the inaugural Finger Print Bureau within the J&K Police. This crucial initiative, backed by directives from the Administrative Council under the leadership of the Lieutenant Governor, the Finance Department, and the Police Headquarters, marks a strategic move to enhance counter-terrorism and crime-fighting measures in the Union Territory.
With the Home Department’s approval, the Finger Print Bureau is set to have 73 positions, forming a dedicated team to spearhead its operations. The Bureau will be led by a Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), with support from an SP, two DySPs, 7 Inspectors, 22 Sub-Inspectors, 7 Head Constables, and 28 Selection Grade Constables. Additionally, specialized roles including one Inspector (M), one Inspector (S), one Sub-Inspector (M), one Sub-Inspector (S), and one Head Constable (M) will contribute to the Bureau’s multifaceted responsibilities.
The Finger Print Bureau’s primary objective is to assist law enforcement agencies by conducting comprehensive criminal record checks. This involves the comparison of fingerprints discovered at crime scenes with the existing database, facilitating suspect identification, and establishing connections between various criminal and terrorist activities.
Beyond this, the Bureau will be entrusted with the maintenance of a comprehensive and secure fingerprint records database, emphasizing meticulous organization, indexing, and regular updates. This proactive approach is designed to ensure swift and accurate retrieval of information whenever required for investigative purposes.
Simultaneously, the government has also given the green light for the augmentation of manpower across various categories within the Police Headquarters. This directive includes the creation of key positions such as one SP, 2 DySPs, 3 Inspectors, 4 Sub-Inspectors, 7 each of ASI and Head Constable in the Executive Cadre. Additionally, there will be 7 posts of Inspectors (M), 6 of Inspectors (S), 3 of Sub-Inspectors (M), 2 of ASIs (M), and 8 of Head Constables (M) in the Ministerial Cadre, further strengthening the overall capabilities of the law enforcement apparatus in Jammu and Kashmir.
