Mubashir Bukhari
Srinagar (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh today asked forces to take strict action against rumor-mongers who are trying to create panic in the Union territory and remain vigilant.
He said this while reviewing law and order, crime and security scenario in south Kashmir districts of Kulgam and Awantipora.
The DGP first visited Kulgam district where he was received by DIG SKR Atul Kumar Goel and SP Kulgam Gurinderpal Singh. At Awantipora, he was accompanied by DIG SKR and was received by the SP Awantipora Tahir Saleem. SSP of the respective districts apprised the DGP about the crime and security scenario of these districts.
Dilbag Singh, while addressing officers in these meetings said that Jammu and Kashmir Police along with other security agencies are fighting on multiple fronts including those against drug peddlers and crime. He added that people’s participation must be increased by interacting with civil society at different levels. While addressing police officers, he said, “Besides measures for maintaining peace and order in coordination with other security agencies, we must focus on tackling the crime against women, and weaker sections of society.
Appreciating the J&K Police personnel and security forces for neutralizing a militant in Awantipora, the DGP directed the officers to strengthen the ‘nakas’ (checkpoints) and augment the security grids to enhance the security for the citizens of the valley.
The DGP stressed on redressing the genuine grievances of the public and increasing the public outreach by organizing more & more community-based initiatives & programmes.
He also stressed for curbing the malpractice of drugs and directed that strict action has to be taken against the people involved in the drug trade.
The DGP said that PHQ, and other higher offices of the police wings have been consistently working on promoting more and more deserving personnel.
The welfare of the police personnel is among our top priorities, he said, adding that more and more welfare measures are being discussed at different levels to provide different benefits to personnel.
