BANDIPORA AND HANDWARA: In adherence to the public outreach programme initiated by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir, Police organised Thana Diwas in various police establishments including, Bandipora and Handwara. In Bandipora, ‘Thana Diwas’ was organised across the district while as the main event was organised at Police Station Aragam. The event was chaired by SSP Bandipora, Shri Ajaz Ahmad Zargar (JKPS) accompanied by DYSP DAR Bandipora and SHO PS Aragam. The participants extended a warm welcome to the SSP Bandipora.
In Handwara, Thana Diwas was organised in all police establishments and chaired by the respective supervisory officers. These events witnessed the participation of civil society members, public representatives, members of local Auqaf Committees, and residents from adjoining villages.
While addressing the gathering, the chairing officers reiterated that the primary objective of organising Thana Diwas is to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accountability in grassroots-level policing, thereby fostering public confidence in the police system. These events also aimed to enlighten general public about the values of unity , Integrity and national integration envisioned by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.He encouraged participants to cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order and in creating a crime-free atmosphere in their respective areas.
During the interaction, participants raised various issues of public importance, which were patiently heard and categorised as per the area of action and jurisdiction. The officers assured that genuine grievances related to police matters would be redressed on priority, while issues pertaining to civil administration would be taken up with the concerned departments for prompt resolution.
Participants expressed appreciation for the police’s efforts in conducting such interactive public outreach meetings and extended their full support and cooperation in eradicating social evils. The importance of mutual trust and coordination between the police and the public was strongly emphasised during the event.


