RIYAZ UL KHALIQ
SRINAGAR
Jammu and Kashmir Police Wednesday in its “New Year Message” said that the force is satisfied about its efforts to maintain ‘peace and instill a sense of security’ among the people of state.
In a 20 pages booklet, “Surmounting the Challenges”, the state’s second major recruiter details about its work, challenges and its achievements.
The department said that while state of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed hectic political activities in view of Lok Sabha and State assembly elections, the good turnout in the polls shows that the people are free from any pressure and fear to elect their representatives.
“This is a good sign for Jammu and Kashmir Police but at the same time, we have to identify the areas where we could have done better,” writes DGP Dr K Rajendra Kumar lauding his colleagues.
The Police said that that more than 8000 state level political rallies and meetings were organized in state addressed by both National and state level politicians.
The police details about Criminal Investigation said that 96000 verification of different natures were carried out by its CID wing.
In 2014, its Crime wing has registered 58 FIRs in its two branches at Srinagar and Jammu. “Besides, 1678 complaints were received , out of which 1550 complaints have been disposed off,” the message reads.
“CCTNS implementation is in progress and site preparations at 239 locations have been completed. 22082 have been digitized and hardware at 158 locations, besides 13195 personnel imparted Basic Computer Training,” it said.
The message further said that the professional expertise of JKP in maintaining conducive atmosphere has been reflected in every field of life. Arrival of 11.5 lac of tourists during the outgoing number is a case, the message reads.
The police further said that 3.72 lac pilgrims at Amarnath Shrine and 90 lac pilgrims at Vaishno Devi Shrine peacefully visited the places with the efforts of the department.
Giving details about the training imparted to its personnel, the police said that 3665 cops were given training in various skills while 470 similar personnel were deputed various Training Institutes outside state.
The police informed about its Kashmir flood relief activities saying that it adopted nine villages to be ‘re-built and reshaped’ besides holding various medical camps. It also has been providing assistance to the orphanages and NGOs for under-privileged and physically challenged persons, and also establishing libraries and holding job-oriented computer courses.
It also gives details about the various sports tournaments held n=by the JKP in all the regions of state while offering successful details of its personnel in sports area.
The message details about various medals won by police personnel at national level. It said 154 cops were awarded with different medals while 200 were awarded DGP Medal for their excellent services during the outgoing year.
Giving details about appointments made under SRO 43, the police said that 63 wards of its deceased personnel. “Besides, more than Rs 35 crores were sanctioned for the welfare of serving and retired cops, including SPOs.”
“During the year, more than Rs 15 crore were released and paid to the families of martyrs and deceased personnel under various schemes.”
Accordingly, the police message further informed that two police hospitals treated more than 0.95 patients in Kashmir and Jammu, respectively.
“SPOs form a strong component of Organization and more than 25,000 SPOs are rubbing their shoulders with JKP,” it said.
JKP Housing Corporation (JKPHC) has built and handed over 50 buildings in 2014, it added.
About its Forensic Science Laboratories, the police said that in 2014, 3700 cases were received in its laboratories, out f which, 3000 stand disposed off.
“The year which has just come to an end gives us an opportunity to ponder upon our shortcomings so that we could find ways and means to overcome these in 2015,” the DGP Rajendra said.
