Awantipora: Police in Awantipora organised a training programme for Investigating Officers on the investigation of cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act and crimes against women at the District Police Lines (DPL), Awantipora.
The programme aimed to enhance the professional competence of Investigating Officers, with special emphasis on legal provisions, adoption of a victim-centric approach, sensitivity while dealing with victims, and strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in handling such sensitive cases.
The training session was conducted by Awantipora Police, during which the resource person, Shri Syed Anwar Rizwi, Senior Prosecuting Officer, DPO Awantipora, delivered detailed lectures on the subject and shared practical insights into investigation techniques and legal procedures.
Senior officers of Police District Awantipora, including SDPOs, DySP DAR DPL, SHOs, and In-Charge Police Posts, were present during the programme. Jammu and Kashmir Police reiterated their commitment to ensuring a professional, responsive, and humane policing approach, particularly in cases involving women and children.
