KL Desk
Srinagar
The Director General of Police (DGP), Ashok Prasad has asserted that Jammu and Kashmir Police would take all measures to maintain complete and lasting peace in the state. He said that various measures have been taken to strengthen the police public relations. Prasad was addressing a maiden Durbar at District Police Lines in Jammu.
“Police has a primary role in maintaining peace and order in the society, to ensure dignity and honour of citizens. Police serves as a bride between public and the government, and we have to work with more consciousness and sincerity to keep the trust of the people they have pinned with the force,” said Prasad while adding that the police is the first responder to any assistance in any situation, so they have to maintain the confidence of the people at every level.
Appreciating the role of jawans and officers, Prasad said that JKP has demonstrated great valour and courage while maintaining law and order in the state. “It was due to the tremendous efforts put in by the force that the security situation has evolved positively,” he said and urged the cops that their aim should be public service and provide a congenial atmosphere to the people.
Responding to the problems put forth by the cops, Prasad said that various schemes have been introduced for the welfare of its personnel and the department is undertaking more beneficial schemes for them and their families. “In order to bring uniformity in the opportunities of career development and working, a transparent policy is being considered for adoption,” Prasad informed.
“To ensure transparency and quick disposal of matters relating to the welfare of personnel, all records are been computerized which would directly benefit the cops,” he added.
Stressing the senior officers present in the Durbar to redress genuine grievances on priority posed by the cops, the DGP assured that all steps would be taken to ease the hardships being faced by them while performing their duties. He said that PHQ has already taken the issues including enhancement in the remuneration of SPOs and we are actively persuading the matter.
Earlier, the Additional Director General, of Police (Headquarters),S. P. Vaid, opening the Durbar, deliberated upon the importance of Durbars and said that the occasion provides an opportunity to the subordinate ranks to bring their requirements and problems in the notice of their superiors for redressal. He said that the Durbar gives a feed back to bring improvements in the working of the department. He asked the cops to put forth their requirements freely so that future schemes are framed keeping their problems under consideration.
On the occasion, the DGP handed over cash rewards and medals to the personnel, whose performance remained better during the previous year. Announcement for out of turn promotion of one constable and conversion of three SPOs as constables was made by the DGP and orders were handed over on the spot for their valour in safeguarding the life and property of the people.
Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Dilbag Singh also addressed the durbar and put forth suggestions for the welfare of cops and their families. He also apprised the DGP about the working scenario of the Jammu Police.
