Srinagar : Police on Thursday said that it has organized a ‘Thana Diwas’ programmes at Police Station Handwara and Police Post Chogul.
According to a statement issued from Zonal Police Headquarters Srinagar, the programmes were chaired by concerned jurisdictional officers which were attended by senior citizens, civil society members, members of the trading community and others.
The participants highlighted various issues of public importance and they were assured by the chairing officers 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. Besides, the grievances were heard patiently and were segregated on the basis of area of action and jurisdiction. While speaking on these occasions, the chairing officers reiterated that the main aim of organising ‘Thana Divas, is to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability in policing at grass-root level and to develop confidence among the people. The participants were impressed upon to co-operate with Police in maintaining Law & Order and crime free atmosphere in their respective areas. Besides, they were advised to remain vigilant against online frauds and scams emerging from misuse of internet/social media. The participants were also urged to exercise caution while banking through the internet.
The participants appreciated the role of police for conducting such interaction meetings and assured their full support & cooperation in curbing the menace of social evils of the society.
