Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Dec 29: The Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh today visited Ganderbal District and addressed jawans of IR 8th and AP 14th Battalions at Armed Police Complex Manasbal.
Accompanied by ADGP Armed, SJM Gillani, IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, the DGP was received by Commandant IR 8th Battalion Imtiyaz Husssain, Commandant JKAP 14th Battalion, Raj Singh Gouria, Principal PTS Manigam, Showket Ahmad and other senior officers.
While addressing the jawans and officers, the DGP stressed for focus on law and order and security drills training needs so that adequate response is ensured in case of any contingency. He directed the personnel to use the protective gear while on duty for personal safety. Stressing for change in work behaviour, the DGP directed the personnel to be alert and vigilant during duties to avoid any unpleasant incident. He emphasized on strengthening the security of the campus. He also directed the officers to improve the living facility for jawans and officers in the campus.
DGP gave a patient hearing to the points, requested made and assured them that issues which require attention of PHQ would be decisively looked into for solution. He said that welfare of jawans is always on top priority of PHQ and directed the officers to address genuine issues highlighted by jawans on priority. He ordered for providing medicare facility at battalion levels. The DGP assured that ATM and Gas outlet facility would be made available in the campus in coming times.
Commandant IR 8th Battalion, Imtiyas Hussain and Commandant JKAP 14th Battalion, Raj Singh Gouria briefed the DGP about the functioning of their respective battalions and also assured that the orders of DGP would be put in practice in letter and spirit.