Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) president Arun Gupta has expressed deep anguish and concern over the alarming rise in the incidents of chain snatching, burglaries and thefts across Jammu.
Gupta, in a press statement, said the rising wave of daylight burglaries have instilled a deep sense of insecurity and fear among the business community and public.
While quoting some incidents of thefts, the Jammu Chamber president said that on May 26 daylight burglary was reported in New Plot where thieves broke into the locked house and stole cash and valuable items. “Multiple thefts were reported in Gumat area targetting 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,” he maintained.
Arun Gupta pointed out that while the police were currently actively engaged in uprooting drug abuse from society, it was highly evident that the individuals involved in the recent thefts and snatching cases were themselves heavily driven by drug abuse.
He emphasised that tackling the drug menace was directly linked to curbing the street crimes.
Jammu Chamber president said, “Though the Jammu Police is working honestly to apprehend the culprits yet recurring incidents of theft have created panic among the business community. We cannot compromise with the 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.”
He said that there was an urgent need for a dedicated investigation in the matter to dismantle the gang targeting innocent people.
Gupta urged the law enforcing agencies to accelerate the 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.
“We also appeal to the public and residents to remain vigilant and immediately report any suspicious individual and movement of vehicles to the nearby Police parties and also avoid wearing costly items or carrying easily accessible items in desolate areas to remain safe,” Gupta said.
