Habitual offenders living in and around the North-East Division will be placed under strict surveillance, with jurisdictional police instructed to closely monitor their movements and initiate stringent deterrent action in case of any violations.

The directions were issued during a crime review meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner of Police (North-East Division) G.K. Mithun Kumar. The meeting was attended by all Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs), inspectors, and crime sub-inspectors of the division.

During the meeting, senior officers reviewed the implementation of crime-prevention measures, expeditious disposal of cases at the investigation stage, and the overall progress of investigative work. Emphasis was laid on improving both the speed and quality of operational performance.

Key discussions focused on the monitoring of habitual and Modus Operandi offenders. The officers were directed to maintain continuous surveillance on repeat offenders, analyse their movements, and take appropriate preventive and deterrent measures.

The effective use of the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal for tracing lost and stolen mobile phones was also stressed. The officers were instructed to expedite tracing efforts and create awareness among the public about the portal.