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Srinagar January 16: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, Director General of Police RR Swain has said that the police won’t allow inimical elements to disturb peace in Jammu and Kashmir and that they area ready to deal with such threats.

In an interview with KNS, the DGP also spoke about public durbar being moved out of Srinagar and Jammu headquarters, police action against drug menace and recognising of services by Special Police Officers (SPOs).

DGP RR Swain that It is a two-point program and is aimed to achieve double benefit. First, to resolve problems of our people, and second to get connected and closer to your people. Police is meant to serve people and this initiative is aimed to strengthen the bond between the two ends.

KNS: Police is resolute in wiping out drug peddling in J&K. Strict action has been initiated including seizure of property. How do you see it?

DGP: We believe that we have to go long way in this direction. We are working to fetch each and every detail of those involved in drug peddling. In every district we have taken up the task vigorously. We think those involved superficially in the trade are not sinner but victims. J&K Police is trying to identify those behind the scene. In coming three to four months, we have to map out the activities of drug peddlers at grassroots level. Heroine and other hard drug substances coming across the borders is a major challenge for us, and those would be found involved in it will be dealt strictly. In times to come the J&K Police will blacklist the involved elements permanently, besides their children won’t be provided employment in future. We are committed to spoil their lives, like they spoil our youngsters through drugs.

KNS: There is thousands of SPO’s working in J&K Police. Is there any plan in the queue to regularize their services?

KNS: We are mindful that SPO’s are part and parcel of J&K Police. They are inseparable organ of our body, and are working shoulder-to-shoulder with our forces. We are providing them perks including medical assistance. We are mulling to rope them in housing scheme also.

KNS: Ahead of Republic Day celebrations, what arrangements have been put in place?

DGP: Jammu and Kashmir being a border state, the threat will remain in place, especially when threat comes from outside borders. It is obvious that people of Jammu and Kashmir want to live their life as a law abiding citizen. They have shunned path of violence, stone pelting etc. They want to strengthen law of the land, and we can’t allow elements inimical to peace to disturb the life of peaceful citizens. We are ready to deal with such threats. Terrorists and their handlers want to continue their shops but we won’t make them succeed. We want to assure people that J&K Police stands with you, whatever the situation will be. We appeal to our people to contribute in nation building. I want to assure them that J&K Police will maintain law and order and protect your business and trade.

Srinagar, Jan 14 :Provide excellent police services, work closely with public, maintain a strong system of accountability, transparency, and help in providing justice to people who seek your assistance. The was advised by the Director General of Police, J&K, R R.Swain to officers and Jawans of J&K police during Bara Khana at District Police Lines Kupwara this evening. The Bara Khana among others was attended by DIG North Kashmir Range, Vivek Gupta, SSP Baramulla Amod Nagpure, SSP Handwara Dawood Ayoub, SSP Kupwara Yougal Manhas, SSP Traffic Kashmir R P Singh, CO IRP 4th Bn. Showkat Ahmad Dar, and AIG T&P Manoj Kumar Pandith. All gazetted & Non Gazetted officers and jawans of the Kupwara district participated in the programme.

In his address, the DGP said that Jammu and Kashmir Police, has tremendous responsibilities on its shoulders. As the primary law enforcement agency in the region, the force is entrusted with safeguarding public safety, maintaining law and order, and ensuring that the public receives top-notch policing services. He said that people in tough times visit Police Stations with a hope that their problems and issues will be solved, it is then an opportunity and a crucial role for Police officers to ensure justice, he added. Police as an enforcement agency has a great duty of helping people get justice, DGP said adding that the force is entrusted with immense responsibility and it must act within the boundaries of law and uphold the principles of justice and fairness.

He directed the officers and Jawans to work closely with the public and maintain strong system of accountability and transparency. He impressed upon them to be committed in safeguarding and promoting the overall well-being of the society. He said that J&K Police as a crucial component of administration has to work tirelessly to protect the citizens against violence, crime, and other nefarious activities. With a diverse range of roles and responsibilities, we have to ensure that law is applied fairly and equally to all. He said that critical aspect of the Police’s role is to provide public services, such as traffic management, emergency response etc. The Police are often the first point of contact for the public, and the force is relied upon to provide prompt and effective assistance in times of need. By offering these services, we have to demonstrate the commitment to serving the public and promoting the well-being of the community.

The DGP also directed for identifying the officials who have been put in best efforts in ensure better service and justice to the public who he said would be acknowledged and rewarded. The DGP J&K also listened to the grievances and requests of Police personnel and directed for the redressal. In his welcome address, the IGP Kashmir Zone Shri V. K. Birdi welcomed all the officers & jawans for participating in the bara khana adding that this dinner is being organised on the directions of the DGP J&K.

He informed the personnel that DGP J&K has been very much keen to visit the district Kupwara and listen to the issues of citizens and also interact with the jurisdictional officers and jawans. IGP Kashmir said that J&K Police personnel are known as cutting edge level Police personnel and the work of J&K Police is being appreciated at all different levels. He said that subordinate staff or jawans are the backbone and source of energy of any force. He said that J&K Police is facing different challenges whether working in harsh winter weather or fighting internal security or performing normal duties and added that the force is facing every challenge with fortitude