Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, May 28: SSP Poonch Rohit Baskotra paid a visit to forward villages of Balakote sector of subdivision Mendhar and held a meeting with border residents of villages of Dharati, Basooni, Ramluta, Panjani etc. Public representatives viz, Chairmen, Sarpanchs, Panches, religious heads, Chowkidar, and Lambardars also attended the meeting among other senior citizens and youth.
The meeting was also attended by SDPO mendhar Sheezan Bhat and Chowki Officer Balakote PSI Suman sharma.
The speakers among the public raised many issues pertaining to civil administration and also appreciated the role being played by District Police in the area.
The SSP Poonch in his address assured them that their grievances will be taken up with concerned quarters. He laid emphasis on helping police in detection of cross border narcotics smuggling , cross border modules and assured people of suitable reward on any actionable input.
He assured them that beat patrolling will be increased and besides emphasis on curbing infiltration and cross border activities, curbing social crimes will also receive focused attention from District Police. People were impressed that J& k Police is for their safety and service and right from Police post to Distt Police office is there to address their grievances.
After conclusion of PCPG meeting, the SSP Poonch held a separate meeting with manpower of Border police Posts and listened to their issues and stressed upon them to have extensive vigil in the area, look for cross border smuggling ,suspected characters visiting border villages and keep a close watch over activities of anti-national elements. They were emphasised to perform their duties diligently.