SRINAGAR: IGP Kashmir Zone Swayam Prakash Pani has lauded the role played by Jammu and Kashmir Police and emphasized upon adopting citizen friendly policing despite the challenging circumstances around.
IGP Kashmir was interacting with jawans during his visit to District Police Lines (DPL) Srinagar.
DIG CKR V.K Birdi and SSP Srinagar Imtiaz Ismail Parray also accompanied the IGP Kashmir, besides other officers of District Srinagar were present on the occasion.
After taking salute and inspecting parade, IGP Kashmir along with other officers later visited various establishments at DPL Srinagar.
At the outset, SSP Srinagar presented a note of welcome to the IGP Kashmir and briefed him about the prevailing security, law and order scenario in District Srinagar and the various initiatives taken up by the Srinagar police on various fronts like infrastructure, cleanliness, welfare measures instituted for martyr families and injured policemen and trainings to cops etc.
DIG CKR in his address, stressed on the need to have professional investigation and constant training programmes since they are vital for professional policing.
He also paid tribute to the police Martyrs who scarified their life in the line of duty.
Talking about the welfare measures, IGP said that welfare of Jawans has remained on top of their agenda and efforts are being made to finalize the other pending issues related to the welfare of the police personnel.
He also urged the officers and jawans to ensure fair and professional policing for bridging the gap between community and police.
IGP stressed upon maintaining proficiency and transparency in the police work.