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 stressed that "zero tolerance is a state of mind" and must be integral to policing. He 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. The Yaksh app's SOS facility must support coordinated checks against criminals and suspicious vehicles. Krishna directed police stations to ensure courteous behaviour, sensitive hearings and quality disposal of public complaints, including those registered through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS). Negligence must invite accountability. For festivals, officers were told to provide barricades, warning signs and surveillance at immersion and bathing sites, and prevent electrical accidents during processions. Advance assessment of sensitive routes and old disputes was also ordered. The DGP called for data-based analysis of crime trends and repeat offenders who commit offences despite verification through the Yaksh app. Investigations pending for over 60 and 90 days must be reviewed and disposed of promptly, he said....