LUCKNOW, Oct. 16 -- Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna on Thursday directed police officers to strengthen crime prevention, improve public grievance redressal and ensure zero casualties from drowning and electrocution during upcoming festivals.

At an online crime review meeting at police headquarters on Thursday, Krishna directed officers to analyse the root causes of crimes, strengthen local intelligence and act promptly on potential disputes and communal or caste tensions.

Beat policing must be strengthened through regular briefings, effective use of intelligence and accountability. Increased patrolling and police visibility in markets and sensitive areas were ordered to curb theft, burglary, chain snatching and other property crimes. T...