Haryana Police draws up an expanded crime and security strategy for 2026 with a focus on violent offenders

The Haryana Police has drawn up an expanded crime and security strategy for 2026 with a sharper focus on violent offenders, narcotics, cybercrime, terror-linked activities and emerging geopolitical risks, following a high-level review meeting at the Haryana Police Academy in Karnal on Sunday.

Chaired by the Director General of Police O.P. Singh, the meeting reviewed key trends from 2025 and firmed up an action plan built around last-mile domination, stronger police station functioning and closer supervision of major crime and security cases.

The DGP directed the Special Task Force (STF) to maintain a live watchlist of 100 violent offenders across the State, while each district has been asked to keep at least 20 such high-risk offenders under continuous surveillance and preventive action. The move is aimed at pre-empting contract killings, extortion rackets and gang violence by disrupting planning and logistics at an early stage.

On narcotics, the DGP underlined that focus would remain on “commercial quantity” cases with an explicit push to improve conviction rates and expand attachment of drug proceeds. He said that financial action against traffickers and kingpins was essential to dismantle organised drug networks, along with sustained work against local peddlers.

The meeting also took note of the government’s decision to shift de-addiction from the Social Justice Department to the Health Department, terming it an opportunity to significantly expand and upgrade the treatment and rehabilitation ecosystem. Officers were asked to work in closer coordination with health authorities to ensure that strong enforcement against drugs is matched by accessible de-addiction services for users, particularly youth.

Reviewing cybercrime, the DGP called for further strengthening of cyber helplines and district-level response systems, noting that cyber offenders are increasingly resourceful and often backed by expensive legal teams. He directed officers to closely follow court proceedings in major cybercrime cases, tighten evidence collection and standard operating procedures, and ensure better coordination with prosecutors.

Placing Haryana’s security priorities in the context of the Centre’s “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, the DGP said all officers must factor in the long-term security needs of the state as it seeks to consolidate its position as a key investment and talent destination. He said that a clear hegemony of law over criminals was Haryana’s “USP” and this reputation must be guarded “vehemently” so that no criminal group feels emboldened to challenge the authority of the State.

Earlier, Mr. Singh told the media persons that eleven gangsters were extradited from outside this year reducing the number of extortion calls and the police were working to demolish their entire ecosystem taking action against those funding them, handling their money and offering them hideouts. He said the police had also warned the singers to refrain from glorifying the criminals.