Police-public interactive meetings held in Kupwara, Bandipora

Srinagar: As a part of public outreach programme, Police-public interactive meetings were facilitated by Police in Kupwara & Bandipora. The meetings were held while following social distancing norms and other protocols.
In Kupwara, the meeting was chaired by SSP Kupwara Dr G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS at Police Post Drugmulla. Tehsildar Dragmulla, DySP Hqrs Kupwara, DDC Natnussa & BDC’s were also present in the meeting. The meeting was attended by respectable citizens, Panchs, Sarpanchs, Members of Trade Federation, Numberdars and Chowkidars of the area.
Speaking on the occasion, SSP Kupwara said that such meetings are conducted to solicit the suggestions and support of people for better policing and would be conducted in future as well. He also thanked the people for participating in the meetings and for providing valuable suggestions. He also sought public cooperation in identifying anti-national elements of the area who often try to disrupt peaceful environment.
In Bandipora, the meeting was held at PS Sumbal and was chaired by SDPO Sumbal Surinder Mohan. The meeting was attended by respectables & civil society members of Sumbal Town & its adjoining areas. During the meetings, the participants raised various grievances related to Police and civil administrations. The chairing officers assured the participants that their genuine grievances pertaining to police will be resolved on priority and the issues pertaining to civil administration will be taken up with the concerned for their early redressal. They also sought their co-operation in harmonizing Police-Public relationship. The participants in the meetings assured their full cooperation to police in tackling social evils and also appreciated the efforts of police in facilitating community interaction meets where participants express their opinion freely.