Sopore Police on Sunday organised a Thana Diwas programme at ITI Sopore, chaired by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sopore, Ms. Neha Jain, IPS.
The programme witnessed the participation of prominent citizens, traders and mohalla representatives from Main Town Sopore and Zaingeer, who welcomed the SSP and raised several public issues requiring the attention of the police and concerned departments.
The interaction provided a platform for the public to highlight civic concerns, social issues, law-and-order matters and measures needed to strengthen police-public relations.
During the programme, participants raised concerns regarding the use of private vehicles for commercial purposes, frequent traffic congestion, the need for road dividers in Main Town Sopore, unauthorised parking and the regulation of loading and unloading of commercial vehicles.
Issues relating to vehicles operating without valid documents, rash driving and road safety were also discussed.
Participants expressed serious concern over drug peddling, cybercrime, domestic violence and other social evils affecting society.
They also highlighted anti-social activities disturbing public peace, alleged harassment of female students and the inconvenience caused by gatherings and congestion outside educational institutions.
The participants further raised concerns regarding the sale of cigarettes and junk food within 200 metres of schools and hospitals, stressing the need for effective enforcement of applicable restrictions to safeguard students and the general public.
Other issues discussed included adequate police deployment during festivals and public gatherings, prevention of harassment, fair and respectful conduct by police personnel, and improved coordination between the police and the trading community.
The participants called for regular interaction between police officers and mohalla representatives to ensure that local grievances are addressed promptly and that cooperation between the public and law-enforcement agencies is strengthened.
SSP Neha Jain Assures Priority Action on Genuine Grievances
Addressing the gathering, SSP Sopore Neha Jain IPS thanked the participants for taking time out of their busy schedules and appreciated the warm welcome extended to her.
She assured the participants that traffic-management issues would be taken up on priority and that ongoing works would be completed within a short period. Emphasising the importance of public participation in maintaining peace and security, she said that her office remains open to every citizen for addressing genuine concerns and working towards the betterment of society.
The SSP also stressed the importance of interaction with women and ensuring that their concerns receive due attention.
She reiterated that such programmes would continue in the future to facilitate direct communication between the police and the public and to strengthen mutual trust and cooperation.
Police officers present during the programme patiently listened to the grievances and assured participants that genuine issues would be addressed at the earliest, in coordination with the concerned authorities wherever required.
The programme also underscored the importance of ensuring that citizens can pursue their livelihoods with dignity and in a peaceful environment.
The participants assured Sopore Police of their full cooperation in maintaining peace, promoting public safety and eradicating social evils, particularly drug abuse and drug peddling.
They appreciated the police response and cooperation towards the welfare and development of Sopore and urged that such public-interaction programmes be organised regularly.
The programme was attended by Additional SP Sopore Shri Sarfaraz Bashir, JKPS; SDPO Sopore Shri Mohammad Rafi Shah; SHO Sopore Inspector Iftikhar Hussain; IC PP Bus Stand PSI Mohammad Shoaib, IC PP Warpora PSI Rashid Khan; IC PP Fruit Mandi PSI Ovais Noor, and other officers of Sopore Police and CRPF.
Concluding the programme, Sopore Police expressed gratitude to all participants for their cooperation and contributions towards maintaining peace, strengthening community relations and working collectively for a safer and drug-free society.