Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Dec 14: The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir VK Birdi today reviewed security in Budgam district.
The purpose of IGP’s visit was to oversee and improve the mechanisms related to security and crime in the district.
A statement issued by the Police said that during the meeting, Birdi gave utmost priority to overhauling the mechanism of security and crime in order to create a peaceful society. He emphasised the commitment of the police department to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.
The IGP emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards narcotic menace and urged strict action against peddlers to combat the issue of drug trafficking and maintain law and order in the district.
Birdi urged prompt resolution of pending cases, emphasizing the importance of investigations. He also stressed the need to strengthen police-public relations by adopting a public-centric approach and advocating service-oriented policing as such approach to build trust and bridge the gap between the police and the public, ultimately fostering a safer and more harmonious community.
The IGP said that innovative mechanisms need to be followed to thwart the ill designs of anti-social elements. “Synergy among the forces with better public cooperation and monitoring at different levels would yield better results of our efforts in maintaining peace in the region,” the statement reads.
Birdi emphasised that people’s cooperation is must to make our efforts fruitful for which we have to strengthen police-public bonds at grass root level by addressing to public grievances.
Moreover, IGP Kashmir highlighted the need for a robust security grid and urged officers to enhance coordination among ground agencies. “This proactive approach aims to strengthen the anti-terrorist grid, generate specific intelligence and intensify operations for peace and stability in the district,” the statement reads.
The IGP visited Budgam and chaired a review meeting at DPO Budgam. He was accompanied by DIG CKR Srinagar Sujit Kumar. SSP Budgam Al-Tahir Geelani and other senior police officers of the district were present on the occasion.
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