REASI, OCT 29: Reasi Police on Thursday organised Thana Diwas programmes at Sarundi in Arnas, Shergarhi in Chassana and Banganga in Katra, focusing on public grievance redressal, community participation and strengthening coordination between police and local residents.
The programmes provided residents an opportunity to highlight issues affecting their daily lives, seek police intervention and discuss measures to improve public safety and security. The initiative forms part of the district police’s continued efforts to promote community-oriented policing and maintain closer engagement with the public.
At Sarundi, the programme was chaired by SDPO Arnas, accompanied by SHO Arnas, while SHO Chassana presided over the meeting at Shergarhi. Prominent citizens and residents participated in both programmes and raised several concerns relating to road connectivity, public transport, healthcare, education, mobile network services, Village Defence Guard (VDG) honorarium and other basic civic facilities.
The participating officers gave a patient hearing to the grievances and assured residents that genuine issues requiring intervention would be taken up with the concerned departments for appropriate and timely redressal.
The interactions also enabled police officials to understand local concerns and discuss possible measures for improving public service delivery through coordination with the relevant authorities.
At Banganga in Katra, SDPO Katra and SHO Katra held an interaction with local residents, during which public grievances and security-related matters were discussed.
Particular emphasis was laid on CCTV installation and tenant verification as measures to strengthen local security and improve the effectiveness of preventive policing. The officers issued directions in this regard and highlighted the importance of public cooperation in maintaining a secure environment.
The interaction focused on encouraging residents to remain vigilant and work closely with police authorities to address security concerns and prevent potential threats.
During the Thana Diwas programmes, police personnel also conducted awareness activities on drug abuse, cyber fraud, traffic regulations and the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) helpline 112.
Residents were sensitised about the dangers of substance abuse and the need for collective efforts to protect young people from drug-related harm. Awareness was also raised about cyber fraud and the importance of caution while engaging in online financial transactions and digital activities.
The police highlighted the importance of following traffic rules and urged citizens to use the 112 emergency helpline whenever immediate police assistance is required.
Participants appreciated the initiative and activities organised under the Civic Action Programme, expressing support for continued police-public cooperation to maintain peace, harmony and a drug-free society.
Reasi Police reiterated its commitment to addressing public concerns, promoting community welfare and ensuring the safety and security of citizens.
The programmes underscored the importance of sustained dialogue between police officials and local communities, with public feedback and interdepartmental coordination remaining central to addressing civic concerns and strengthening trust in law enforcement.
