Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, June 8: Arun Gupta, president Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Jammu expresses deep anguish and concern over the alarming rise of chain snatching, burglaries and thefts across Jammu. He said the rising wave of daylight burglaries have installed a deep sense of insecurity and fear among the business community and public.
While quoting some incidents of thefts, Chamber president said that on May 26 daylight burglary was reported in New Plot where thieves broke in the locked house and stole cash and valuable items. Multiple thefts were reported in Gumat area targeting residential air conditioners and recently the thieves dismantled the roof of a shop in Gumat area for stealing the valuable items from the shop. Similarly, there are many other theft cases reported in and around Jammu.
Gupta pointed out that while the police are currently actively engaged in uprooting drug abuse from society, it is highly evident that the individuals involved in these recent thefts and snatching cases are themselves heavily driven by drug abuse. He emphasized that tackling the drug menace is directly linked to curbing these street crimes.
He further said though the Jammu Police is working honestly to apprehend the culprits, but recurring incidents of theft have created panic among the business community. He said that we cannot compromise with safety and security of the public. “We expect swift and proactive intervention from the law enforcing agencies for a safer environment so that peace and confidence is restored among the masses. There is urgent need for a dedicated investigation in the matter to dismantle the gang targeting innocent people,” he added.
Chamber chief urged upon the law enforcing agencies to install high definition CCTV cameras at all critical intersections and vulnerable inner lanes, deploy additional patrolling units and establish routine check points in high risk zones especially during night hours.
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