Number of local youth joining militancy declined: IGP, Kashmir

Talking to reporters on the sideline of a function during his tour to frontier district of Kupwara, Pani said the number of local youths joining has witnessed drop during the past few months.

Parents had played an important role in keeping their children away from militants, he said ,adding a number of youths have also returned to mainstream.
He said it is the responsibility of everyone, including parents, friends and common people of the society to motivate youths to keep away from joining militancy.

He expressed hope that situation will improve further in the near future.
Meanwhile, Pani visited District Kupwara where he inspected local Police Stations and held a detailed interaction with the citizens of Kupwara.
While visiting the frontier District of Kupwara, IGP Kashmir at the onset paid rich tributes to the martyrs at District Police Line (DPL) Kupwara who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty.

IGP Kashmir visited Police Station (PS) Trehgam and PS Kupwara where he carried out casual inspection at both the police stations. IGP also interacted with the jawans posted at both the Police stations and heard them patiently. He also reviewed the functioning of CCTNS projects at both the police stations while highlighting the need for achieving transparency in the functioning of the Police Department.

Pani directed the officials for holding frequent public interactions so that a strong bond is created between public and police.

Further he stressed on institutionalization of public deliverance systems within the Police Department, which will facilitate quick disposal of work particularly prompt disposal of verifications received at the Police stations.

IGP also reviewed the functioning of the Police communications systems at Kupwara.

Later, IGP Kashmir held a detailed interaction with the people of Kupwara at Dak Bunglow, which saw participation of huge number of people including members of transport association, traders and civil society members of Kupwara.

IGP Kashmir received a very warm welcome from the locals and heard the suggestions put forth by the community members.

He assured the locals of citizen centric policing and complete cooperation for all such societal initiatives aimed at the betterment of society. Citizens appreciated the recent efforts launched by JK Police against the menace of drug addiction. IGP assured the people of professional policing especially for curbing of social crimes including the menace of drug addiction.

IGP directed the officials to broaden the scope of civic action programs so that the benefit of such schemes trickle down to the public at large. He also assured the student community of support for facilitating their coaching for competitive examinations. IGP said police will work with the citizens of state for a clean, dedicated and honest policing.