Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Oct 30: Inspector General of police, GA Mir has directed the Police administration of North Kashmir Range to deal with the drug peddlers with iron hands and at the same time has sought the help of the Imams, teachers and respectables in tackling the menace of drug addiction.
Mir, who was speaking at a Police Public meet at district Kupwara today, said that we have lost one generation to militancy and we cannot afford to lose another generation to addictions. Highlighting the drug de-addiction services provided by the police, he assured full help to the people affected by this menace and who want to get rid of it.
In response to demands highlighted by the people on the occasion, IGP Kashmir announced opening up of police post at Aawora J/D of P/S Trehgam and assured that he will take up the demand of opening up of SDPO office at Trehgam with authorities.
The IGP Kashmir said that road traffic accidents are consuming more and more lives and many people die on roads these days. He directed the Police authorities to launch a special drive against the drivers who are found over speeding, driving without license and other motor vehicle related crimes. He further advised that the minors should be discouraged from driving and the owners of such vehicles should be brought to the book.
With regard to the verification conducted by the police for jobs or passports, the IGP Kashmir said that these services have been brought under the ambit of “Public Services Guarantee Act.” (PSGA) by the Government and are to be completed within a stipulated time. If any official is found delaying the process, the people should bring it to notice of his supervisory officer and the erring officials will be penalized.
In this Awami Darbar respectables citizens of Kupwara district and chairmen of various associations put forth their demands before the IGP Kashmir. Among others DIG North Kashmir JP Singh, SP Kupwara Abdul Jabbar, DySPs and SHOs of the district were present.
IGP Kashmir, later on, addressed a police Darbar. In this police darbar, he assured all possible help to the police men and said that he is well aware of the problems and grievances of his subordinates particularly the jawans. He directed the supervisory officers to take more and more jawan friendly measures.
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