BANDIPORA, OCT 16: Senior Superintendent of Police Bandipora, Tahir Saleem, held an introductory meeting with district police officers at the Conference Hall of District Police Lines, Bandipora, laying emphasis on professional policing, operational coordination, effective crime control and prompt redressal of public grievances.
The meeting was attended by the Additional SP Bandipora, all DySPs, SrPO, Station House Officers (SHOs), in-charges of Police Posts and Special Operations Group (SOG) camps, besides branch in-charges of the District Police Office (DPO) and District Police Lines (DPL). Officers posted in Sub-Division Gurez participated virtually.
During the interaction, SSP Tahir Saleem outlined key priorities for district policing, stressing the need to uphold professional standards, ensure accountability and maintain a people-friendly approach in all police-related services. He called for zero tolerance towards corruption and directed officers to ensure the timely and effective resolution of public grievances.
Underscoring the need for sustained action against narcotics, the SSP stressed intensified efforts to curb the drug menace and ensure effective investigation of cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. He also emphasised strengthening the anti-terror grid, maintaining law and order and ensuring timely, professional investigation of cases, particularly those registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
The SSP further highlighted the importance of effective supervision and stronger coordination among police units to improve operational efficiency and ensure a unified response to emerging challenges. He called for enhanced community policing and a visible police presence at the grassroots level to strengthen public engagement and build confidence in law enforcement.
Urging officers to discharge their responsibilities with dedication, integrity and a strong sense of duty, SSP Saleem emphasised that effective policing must combine operational preparedness with accountability and responsiveness to public concerns.
The meeting served as a platform to communicate policing priorities and reinforce the importance of coordinated efforts in addressing crime, maintaining security and ensuring efficient public service delivery across Bandipora district.
The SSP stressed that sustained action against drugs, a strengthened security grid, transparent policing and prompt grievance redressal must remain central to the district police’s efforts to maintain peace, security and public confidence.
