SOPORE: Police in Sopore continued its public outreach initiatives by organizing a Cyber Awareness Programme at Watergam and Thana Diwas programmes at Police Station Sopore and Police Station Dangiwacha, aimed at enhancing public awareness and strengthening police-community partnership.
A comprehensive Cyber Awareness Programme was organized at the Municipal Council Hall, Watergam, which witnessed participation from civil society members, traders, students.
Participants were sensitized about emerging cyber threats, including UPI frauds, OTP scams, sextortion, phishing attacks, fake loan applications, and KYC-related frauds. Information regarding the National Cyber Crime Portal, Cyber Helpline 1930, and Cyber Police Station Sopore was also shared.
As part of the J&K Police public outreach programme, Thana Diwas was simultaneously organized at PS Sopore and PS Dangiwacha. At PS Sopore, participants raised issues relating to drug abuse and 100 days Nasha Mukt Jammu and Kashmir Abhiyaan, thefts, encroachments, verification-related matters, women safety, street lighting and sanitation. At PS Dangiwacha, discussions focused on drug abuse, gambling, land disputes and pending verifications.
Police officers heard public grievances patiently and issued directions for immediate redressal wherever required. Matters pertaining to other departments were documented for follow-up with the concerned civil authorities. Citizens were also encouraged to share information regarding drug peddlers, anti-social elements and other criminal activities for prompt action.
Police reiterates its commitment to strengthening community partnership through awareness, public engagement and regular grievance redressal mechanisms and remains dedicated to building a safe, secure and crime-free society.


