Kashmir

DGP, IGP interacts with public under Thana Diwas Programme at Keller

SHOPIAN (KIMS) — Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat along with IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, DIG South Kashmir Range Javaid Iqbal Matoo and SSP Shopian Anayat Ali Chowdhary visited the remote village of Keller as part of the ongoing Thana Diwas Programme organized by Police Station Keller.

Keller, located in a remote area of Shopian, is primarily inhabited by the Gujjar, Bakarwal, and Chopan communities. The event witnessed overwhelming participation from the locals.

During the interaction, community members raised several important concerns, including the demand for the engagement of Special Police Officers (SPOs) from their area, along with various civil administration issues affecting their daily lives.

Addressing the gathering, DGP J&K Shri Nalin Prabhat, IPS, assured the community that their grievances would be addressed without delay. He also highlighted the importance of community involvement in combating drug-related issues and encouraged locals to benefit from the victim-centric approach under the new criminal laws. — (KIMS)