SSP SRINAGAR HOLDS PUBLIC INTERACTION MEET AT ANCHAR, SOURA; ASSURES TIME-BOUND REDRESSAL OF PEOPLE’S GRIEVANCES

SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 13: Reaffirming its commitment towards people-friendly policing and stronger community engagement, Srinagar Police on Friday organised Thana Diwas-cum-Lok Darbar programmes across various police stations and police posts in the district, providing residents an opportunity to directly raise their concerns before senior police officials.

As part of the initiative, a special public interaction programme was organised at Anchar in Soura, which was chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Srinagar, Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS. He was accompanied by SP Hazratbal, SDPO Hazratbal and the Station House Officer (SHO) of Police Station Soura.

The programme witnessed participation from local residents, traders, religious representatives, Masjid committee members and other prominent citizens, who shared their concerns and suggestions regarding public safety, law and order and issues affecting their respective localities.

Addressing the gathering, SSP Srinagar stressed that maintaining peace, ensuring public security and creating a conducive environment for development require active cooperation between the police and the general public.

He reiterated that Srinagar Police is committed to strengthening public confidence through transparent, responsive and citizen-friendly policing, while ensuring that the concerns of ordinary citizens receive due attention.

The SSP also highlighted the need for collective efforts to address growing social challenges, particularly drug abuse, criminal activities and other unlawful practices. He called upon parents, youth, religious leaders and community representatives to play an active role in discouraging drug-related activities and guiding young people towards a positive and constructive future.

He urged residents to remain vigilant and share credible information with police authorities so that timely preventive measures could be taken to maintain peace and public order.

During the interactive session, participants highlighted several grievances and issues concerning their localities. SSP Srinagar gave a patient hearing to the representatives and directed the concerned police officers to ensure prompt and time-bound resolution of matters falling within the jurisdiction of the police.

He further assured that issues pertaining to other government departments and civil administration would be appropriately taken up with the concerned authorities for necessary intervention.

The participating residents appreciated the initiative, describing direct interaction with senior police officials as an important step towards improving coordination and addressing public grievances.

They also assured their continued cooperation with Srinagar Police in maintaining communal harmony, social cohesion and public peace, particularly in the collective fight against drug abuse and criminal activities. A written assurance reflecting their commitment to these objectives was also submitted during the programme.

SSP Srinagar assured the participants that Srinagar Police would remain accessible to the public and that such interactions would continue to provide an effective platform for dialogue, cooperation and grievance redressal.

The programme concluded with a renewed commitment from both police officials and community representatives to work collectively towards ensuring a peaceful, secure and drug-free Srinagar.(KNC)