Inaugurates Police establishments, dedicates, named after Police martyrs
Srinagar, Aug 11: Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh Friday visited frontier district of Kupwara in North Kashmir where he chaired joint security review meeting, presided over a Darbar of Jawans and officers and also inaugurated the newly constructed Police establishments dedicated on the name of Police martyrs.
Besides, the DGP along with other officers also planted saplings as a part of Meri Maati-Mera Desh celebrations under the programme Azadi ka Amrit Mahaotsav.
Accompanied by ADG Kashmir Zone Vijay Kumar and IGP Headquarters PHQ Bhim Sen Tuti, the DGP was received by DIG North Kashmir, Vivek Gupta, SSP Kupwara Yougal Kumar Manhas, SP Handwara Sheema Nabi Qasba and other senior officers and was presented guard of Honour on his arrival, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
He visited the martyrs memorial and paid tribute to the martyrs.
The DGP while chairing the officers meeting complimented Police, army and other security agencies for their commitment in making Jammu and Kashmir terror free destination.
He stressed for continuous efforts on strengthening synergy among all forces to thwart any nefarious design of anti- national elements adding that the synergy among the forces has yielded good dividends in the maintenance of peace and order.
He emphasized upon keeping vigil on the anti-national and anti-social activities by increasing area domination and Naka check points and directed the officers to be more vigilant and keep constant pressure on the anti national elements and their supporters.
Stating that Pakistan and its agencies will continue to hatch conspiracies to foment trouble in J&K, DGP stressed upon officers to update databases of anti national elements and OGWs who provide any sort of support for anti national activities and to help sustain the terror eco-system.
Reiterating that without the cooperation and support of people especially youth of J&K maintaining peace & order was a tough challenge, the DGP emphasized upon the officers that while dealing with any anti-militancy activities and law and order scenario, civilian convenience and security should always be kept in mind.
DIG NKR, SsSP Kupwara & Handwara and other officers present on the occasion briefed the DGP on the preparation being made for the forthcoming Independence Day and also of security measures taken for the smooth conduct of the functions.
Meeting besides the visiting officers was attended by GOC 28 Inft. Div. Major General Girish Kalia, DIG NKR Vivek Gupta, Brig. 28 Div V. Parida, SSP Kupwara, Yougal Kumar Manhas, CO 140 Bn BSF I H Khan, CO Suraj Chambial, CO 47 RR Amit Kumar Singh, SSP Handwara Sheema Qasba, CO CRPF 162 Bn Vinod Kumar, CO IRP 4th Bn Showkat Dar and other gazatted officers of Police, Army & CAPFs.
Addressing the Darbar, the DGP expressed his pleasure to visit the frontier district once again and dedicating the newly constructed buildings to the martyrs of JKP under the programme of national campaign “Meri Matti Mera Desh, Mitti Ko Naman Veeron Ko Vandan”.
Lauding the good work of Kupwara Police along with Army & CAPFs, the DGP said that you all have kept Kupwara district very safe. Remembering the old days of Kupwara, he said that it was once used as the open route to visit Pakistan adding that the time has changed and Kupwara is the safest place as of now.
Referring to the National Campaign “Meri Matti Mera Desh”, DGP said that all Police personnel know how to protect the country, Policemen never shy from sacrifice to protect the motherland, he added.
He said Jammu and Kashmir Police across the UT are organizing different activities to promote the national campaign as are being done across the country—(KNO)
