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Crime
Batra Calls for Increased Night Patrols Amid Rising Crime
✍️ The Tribune
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 09:35 AM
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Batra has warned of rising crime. He urged police to intensify night patrols.
Batra, a senior official, has expressed alarm over the recent surge in criminal activity in the region. In a statement released to the media, he called on law enforcement agencies to step up night patrolling as a deterrent to illicit activities.
The official noted that incidents of theft, burglary and other offenses have increased during nighttime hours, posing a growing threat to public safety. Batra urged the police to allocate additional resources and personnel to patrol key areas after dark.
Police authorities have not yet issued a formal response to the request, but the call is expected to prompt a review of current patrol schedules and deployment strategies.
The official noted that incidents of theft, burglary and other offenses have increased during nighttime hours, posing a growing threat to public safety. Batra urged the police to allocate additional resources and personnel to patrol key areas after dark.
Police authorities have not yet issued a formal response to the request, but the call is expected to prompt a review of current patrol schedules and deployment strategies.