Srinagar February 29: As a part of public outreach programme and an initiative of Government of J&K, police have observed Thana Diwas in all police establishments of district Ganderbal & Police station Handwara and PP Chogul of PD Handwara.
In Ganderbal, these events were chaired by senior Police officers in their respective sub-divisions and was attended by DDCs, BDCs, Sarpanchs, Panchs and General Public of the areas. Besides all SHOs of concerned Police Stations, other officers and officials were also present on the said occasion.
In Handwara, ASP Handwara along SHO PS Handwara chaired the Thana Diwas at PS Handwara. Both meetings were attended by DDCs, BDCs, Sarpanchs, Panchs and General public. Other police officers and officials were also present on the said occasions.
During these events, large gathering of public participated and highlighted various issues of public importance, and they were assured that their genuine grievances pertaining to Police will be resolved on priority and that of civil administration will be taken up with the concerned departments for their early redressal.
While speaking on these occasions, Chairing Officers stated that policing at grassroot level in the district would be revamped to enhance proficiencies of the cops and to develop confidence among the people. Referring to the criminal activities in the areas, it was stressed upon the officers to brace up with a missionary spirit to fight against drug abuse and eradicate other social evils from the society and to take a pledge to serve the society with missionary spirit and maintain the dignity of force. The participants were requested to co-operate with Police in maintaining Law and order in the area and identifying Anti-National and Anti-Social elements who always try to disrupt the peaceful environment.
Finally, these events were concluded with the vote of thanks from the both sides.
