Ramban, Jan 1: Senior Superintendent of Police Arun Gupta on Thursday reviewed the performance of Ramban Police for 2025, highlighting major achievements in maintaining peace and security in the district while outlining key priorities and a roadmap for policing in 2026.
Addressing a press conference, SSP Gupta stated that the Ramban Police, in close coordination with the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), central intelligence agencies, and various wings of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, implemented robust security and law enforcement measures throughout the year. He stressed that preventive policing; intelligence-led operations, effective field supervision and sustained community outreach remained the core focus areas.
Action against Anti-National Elements
The SSP said stringent action was taken against anti-national elements and their support networks. One released militant was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), while continuous surveillance was maintained on surrendered militants, over ground workers (OGWs) and their associates. Properties measuring 41 kanals and 14 marlas, worth approximately 1.52 crore, were attached, and preventive action was initiated against 84 OGWs.
Crackdown on Illegal Immigrants
As part of verification and deportation drives, 32 illegal foreign nationals of Rohingya and Bangladeshi origin were identified. In this connection, FIR No. 77/2025 was registered at Police Station Chanderkote.
Hotel Regulation Compliance
To ensure compliance with mandatory legal provisions, FIR No. 65/2025 was registered against Hotel Pine Heritage, Patnitop, for failing to submit Form-C. Sensitisation programmes were also conducted for hoteliers and NGOs to enhance awareness about hotel regulations.
Law & Order and Communal Harmony
SSP Gupta stated that Ramban district remained peaceful and incident-free throughout 2025. To strengthen police–public relations, 15 Peace Committees were constituted, while 462 Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meetings and 172 Thana Diwas interactions were conducted across the district.
Smooth Conduct of Major Events
Elaborate security arrangements ensured the peaceful conduct of major events, including Republic Day and Independence Day celebrations, the 38-day-long Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025, local religious yatras, winter carnivals at Sanasar and Patnitop, multiple VVIP movements and Operation Sindhoor deployments. Security audits of NH-44, hydel projects and rail infrastructure were also carried out.
Crime Review 2025
Sharing crime statistics, the SSP said that 789 cases were registered during the year, of which 725 were disposed of, achieving a disposal rate of 91.88 per cent for current-year cases. Including previous pendency, a total of 989 cases were handled, with 825 cases disposed of, resulting in an overall disposal rate of 83.41 per cent.
Action Against Drug Trafficking
Under the anti-drug drive, 25 cases under the NDPS Act were registered and 32 accused arrested. Police recovered poppy straw, charas, heroin and codeine syrup. Four drug peddlers were detained under the PIT-NDPS, and drug-related property worth 13.64 lakh was attached. Awareness programmes were conducted in 143 panchayats and 107 schools.
Bovine Smuggling and Other Crimes
Police registered 249 cases of bovine smuggling, seized 234 vehicles, rescued 2,817 animals and arrested 265 persons. Action was also initiated for the suspension of driving licences and vehicle registrations of repeat offenders. During the year, 15 cases under the POCSO Act were registered, while several burglary and theft cases were solved with the recovery of stolen property.
Cyber Policing and Road Safety
The Cyber Police Cell recovered 115 mobile phones worth around 20 lakh, which were returned to their rightful owners. An amount of 35.77 lakh was also recovered in online fraud complaints. On the road safety front, the district recorded a 10 per cent decline in road accidents compared to 2024, attributed to strict enforcement of the Motor Vehicles Act and sustained awareness drives.
Disaster Response
During cloudburst incidents in April and August 2025, Ramban Police actively assisted in rescue and evacuation operations, regulated traffic on NH-44, helped stranded commuters and coordinated with the civil administration and SDRF to ensure smooth movement despite adverse weather conditions.
Community Outreach and Youth Engagement
Highlighting community initiatives, SSP Gupta said that 139 drug-awareness programmes, 128 Operation Pathshala sessions, a Bharat Darshan tour for 93 students, and various sports and community programmes under the Civic Action Programme (CAP) were organised. Relief cases under SRO-43 for the four next of kin were also processed, further strengthening police–public trust.
Priorities for 2026
Concluding the press conference, SSP Arun Gupta outlined key priorities for 2026, including maintaining a terror-free district through preventive policing and community partnership, strengthening action against habitual offenders, intensifying the crackdown on drug trafficking and crimes against women and children, expanding cybercrime and road safety awareness, and enhancing youth engagement and public outreach initiatives.
Additional SP Mujeeb Ur Rehman, DSP Headquarters Ramban, Waqar Bhat, DSP Operations Ramban, Manisha, DySP DAR Kuldeep, SDPOs Banihal and Gool, and other senior officers were also present at the press conference.