SOPORE, SHOPIAN, BANDIPORA & PULWAMA: On the eve of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, J&K Police organised seminars, Symposium-cum awareness programmes in Awantipora, Shopian, Sopore, Pulwama and Bandipora.
In Awantipora, Police organised a Seminar on āNational Security and Maintenance of Law & Orderā in collaboration with the IMI Institute of Information and Technology at Khrew. Students, faculty members, and police officers actively participated in the event and shared their views on the significance of national security and the role of youth in nation building.
In Shopian, Police organized seminars at Government Degree College Shopian and Government High School Wachi highlighting his enduring ideals of unity, integrity and national integration. At GDC Shopian, the event was graced by DySP Hqrs Shopian along with SHO PS Shopian, who highlighted the significance of patriotism and community participation in maintaining peace and harmony. Similarly, at Government High School Wachi, a seminar was organised. Officers interacted with students and staff, stressing the role of effective communication and ethical conduct in modern policing.
In Sopore, Police organized a seminar on National Security and Unity at DPL Sopore. Speakers deliberated on diverse dimensions of national security including cyber safety, counter-terrorism, and internal stability while recalling Sardar Vallabhbhai Patelās pivotal role in uniting the nation. Officers emphasized that national security is not the duty of the uniformed forces alone but a shared obligation of every citizen.
In Pulwama, Police organised a symposium-cum-awareness programme commemorating the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at Government Degree College Women Pulwama. The programme featured debates, seminars, and a unity pledge ceremony reflecting his vision for a strong and united nation. Students were felicitated with prizes for their performances, and mementos were presented to participants as a token of appreciation.
In Bandipora, Police today organised series of awareness programmes across the district. The events aimed to enlighten students and the general public about the values of unity, integrity, and national integration championed by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. A debate competition was organised at IDPS School Kaloosa Bandipora and Awareness Program was conducted at Government Higher Secondary School Mantrigam Pethkote, along with an essay competition for students.
At Police Station Hajin, a seminar was held at Government Degree College Hajin, while a similar programme was conducted at GDC Sumbal by PS Sumbal. In Gurez, a public interactive cum Awareness meeting was held at Dak Bungalow Gurez, attended by civil society members, trade unions, Imams of local Masjids, and Auqaf Committees. Additionally, PP Nowgam organised a seminar on the Role of Police in Nation Building at Government Middle School Nowgam.
Police reaffirmed their commitment to work hand-in-hand with the community in promoting awareness, resilience, and preparedness against all forms of threats, honouring the Iron Manās vision of a strong, united, and secure India.


