Shopian, Sept 3: As part of its continued efforts to strengthen public-police relations and promote participatory policing, J&K Police organised a Thana Diwas at Chotipora in Shopian.
The programme was chaired by SSP Shopian Mushtaq Ahmad Choudhary, JKPS, and attended by local elders, respectable citizens, traders, youth representatives and members of civil society from Chotipora and adjoining areas.
During the interaction, participants raised several issues of public importance. The SSP gave a patient hearing to the grievances and assured the participants that genuine issues would be taken up on priority. Matters falling under the jurisdiction of other departments would be forwarded to the concerned authorities for appropriate and timely action.
Addressing the gathering, SSP Shopian highlighted the importance of Thana Diwas in building mutual trust, ensuring transparency and strengthening police-community cooperation. He sought the active cooperation of the public in maintaining law and order, promoting traffic discipline, combating the drug menace and identifying anti-social and anti-national elements attempting to disturb the peaceful environment of the area.
SSP Shopian reiterated that effective policing is built on trust, cooperation and active community participation, and encouraged locals to work closely with the police for a safe, peaceful and secure society.
