Ramban Police Performance Review for 2025 and Priorities for 2026
In Ramban, Jan 1: The Senior Superintendent of Police, Arun Gupta, conducted a comprehensive review of the Ramban Police’s performance in 2025, emphasizing significant achievements in maintaining peace and security in the district. He also outlined key priorities and a roadmap for policing in 2026 during a press conference.
SSP Gupta highlighted the successful collaboration between Ramban Police, the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), central intelligence agencies, and various wings of the Jammu and Kashmir Police in implementing robust security and law enforcement measures throughout the year. The core focus areas included preventive policing, intelligence-led operations, effective field supervision, and sustained community outreach.
Action against Anti-National Elements
The SSP reported stringent action taken against anti-national elements and their support networks. Notably, one released militant was detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA), and continuous surveillance was maintained on surrendered militants, over ground workers (OGWs), and their associates. Additionally, properties 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, leading to the registration of FIR No. 77/2025 at Police Station Chanderkote.
Hotel Regulation Compliance
To ensure compliance with legal provisions, FIR No. 65/2025 was registered against Hotel Pine Heritage, Patnitop, for failing to submit Form-C. Additionally, sensitization programs were conducted for hoteliers and NGOs to enhance awareness about hotel regulations.
Law & Order and Communal Harmony
SSP Gupta emphasized that Ramban district maintained peace and remained incident-free throughout 2025. To strengthen police-public relations, 15 Peace Committees were constituted, and numerous Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meetings and Thana Diwas interactions were held across the district.
Smooth Conduct of Major Events
Elaborate security arrangements ensured the peaceful conduct of major events such as Republic Day, Independence Day celebrations, Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra-2025, local religious yatras, winter carnivals, VVIP movements, and Operation Sindhoor deployments. Security audits of NH-44, hydel projects, and rail infrastructure were also conducted.
Crime Review 2025
SSP Gupta shared crime statistics, revealing that 789 cases were registered during the year, with a disposal rate of 91.88% for current-year cases. Including previous pendency, a total of 989 cases were handled, with an overall disposal rate of 83.41%.
Action Against Drug Trafficking
Under the anti-drug drive, 25 cases under the NDPS Act were registered, leading to the arrest of 32 accused individuals. Various drugs were recovered, and awareness programs were conducted in multiple panchayats and schools.
Bovine Smuggling and Other Crimes
Police registered 249 cases of bovine smuggling, rescued animals, and initiated actions against offenders. Cases under the POCSO Act were registered, and burglary and theft cases were solved with stolen property recovery.
Cyber Policing and Road Safety
The Cyber Police Cell recovered mobile phones and funds in online fraud complaints. On the road safety front, there was a 10% decline in road accidents, attributed to strict enforcement of traffic laws and awareness drives.
Disaster Response
Ramban Police actively assisted in rescue operations during cloudburst incidents, regulated traffic on NH-44, and coordinated with authorities to ensure smooth movement during adverse weather conditions.
Community Outreach and Youth Engagement
Various community initiatives were organized, including drug-awareness programs, educational sessions, tours, and sports events under the Civic Action Programme. Relief cases for next of kin were also processed, enhancing police-public trust.
Priorities for 2026
SSP Arun Gupta outlined key priorities for 2026, focusing on maintaining a terror-free district, strengthening action against offenders, intensifying the crackdown on drug trafficking and crimes against vulnerable groups, expanding cybercrime 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.
