Remain vigilant for smooth conduct of Amarnath yatra: IGP to cops

Excelsior Correspondent
REASI, May 31: IGP Jammu Zone Rajesh Kumar today asked the officers and jawans of State Police to keep their eyes and ears open against any threat from militants and other anti social elements in view of the forthcoming Shri Amar Nath Ji Yatra.
Addressing darbar of officers and jawans at District Police Lines here, the IGP directed all police officers of Reasi to remain alert and vigilant to thwart any nefarious designs of anti-social and anti-national elements and emphasized upon surprise checkings and establishing special nakas on all the routes.
Mr Kumar called for synergising Police-Public partnership groups and directed the territorial officers to conduct regular meetings with the general public in their area of responsibility. He stressed upon the District Officers to reach out to the common people particularly in the remote areas and seek their cooperation and assistance in curbing the menace of infiltration and checking the movement of terrorists besides maintenance of communal harmony and brotherhood.
He also asked the officers and jawans to keep their eyes and ears open against any threat from militants and other anti social elements in view of the forth coming Shri Amar Nath Ji Yatra.
On the occasion, detailed interaction was held with officers and jawans about their problems and other welfare measures. Individual and common issues concerning the welfare of officers and jawans were heard.
He advised the police officers to ensure humane approach while dealing with public and stressed upon the jawans that they should wear proper uniform and their turn-out must be standard while performing their duties.
He directed the officers to promptly respond to the public complaints and be friendly with the people. He also stressed them to avoid any human rights violations.
IGP was accompanied by DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Gareeb Dass and SSP Reasi, Raghuveer Singh.