Kishtwar, February 6, 2023
In a bid to strengthen community engagement and address local concerns, the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar, Sh. Abdul Qayoom-JKPS, convened an introductory meeting with representatives from senior citizens, Sanathan Dharam Saba and Majlish-E-Shoura committee Kishtwar and all the political parties of district Kishtwar. The meeting, held at the Conference Hall of District Police Headquarters (DPO) Kishtwar, aimed to foster dialogue and collaboration between law enforcement and community stakeholders.
During the inaugural meeting, participants raised various issues pertinent to the district’s well-being. Concerns ranged from drug abuse to illegal sale of liquor by vegetable vendors and Kiryana shop keepers, identification and action against miscreants, traffic congestion and awareness programmes for drivers, change in timing for entry of heavey vehicles in Kishtwar town, construction/renovation of footpaths, issue of Rehriwalas to be resolved by allocating them alternate space, slapping of PSA to repeated drug syndicates. Emphasis was placed on the imperative of maintaining peace, fostering brotherhood, and collectively striving for a drug-free Kishtwar.
SSP Kishtwar Sh. Abdul Qayoom-JKPS attentively listened to the concerns and suggestions put forth by the participants. He assured them that their feedback would be diligently considered and implemented to address ground-level challenges. Moreover, the officer assured that the concerns related to civil administration shall be taken-up with concerned departments, whereas, those pertaining to Police shall be met on priority basis. He also urged all the stakeholders to collaborate with the District Police Kishtwar in its efforts to foster development and combat drug abuse for which identification of drug hotspots shall be intensified and accordingly counselling of youths shall be done, besides, stringent action including PITNDPS shall be enforced against the drug peddlers.
In line with the government’s Nasha Mukth Bharat Abhiyan, SSP Kishtwar Sh. Abdul Qayoom-JKPS encouraged active participation from the community and solicited suggestions for organizing activities aimed at promoting a drug-free environment in Kishtwar.
The meeting concluded with a renewed commitment from all parties to work together towards a safer, healthier, and more prosperous Kishtwar. The District Police Kishtwar reiterated its dedication to serving the community and fostering strong partnerships for the betterment of society.