SSP Srinagar leads Anchar Thana Diwas, urges community partnership against drugs and crime

Srinagar Police held a special Thana Diwas cum Lok Darbar at Anchar, Soura, chaired by SSP Srinagar Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, IPS, along with SP Hazratbal, SDPO Hazratbal and SHO PS Soura.

Local residents, traders, religious leaders, Masjid committees and civil society members turned up in good numbers for the open interaction.

Addressing the gathering, the SSP stressed that peace, security and development are joint responsibilities of the police and the public. He underlined Srinagar Police’s focus on people-friendly policing, mutual trust and a safe environment for all citizens.

He called for stronger community involvement especially of youth and religious leaders to curb drug abuse, crime and other social problems, and urged people to share credible information with the police.

Residents raised several local issues as the SSP gave them patient hearing  and ordered officers to ensure quick, time-bound disposal of police-related grievances. He also assured that matters falling under civil administration would be taken up with the concerned departments.

Participants welcomed the direct access to senior officers and pledged full cooperation in maintaining peace, communal harmony and the fight against drugs and crime. A written assurance of support was submitted on the spot.

Closing the programme, SSP Chakravarthy said the doors of Srinagar Police would always remain open, adding that regular dialogue and collective responsibility are the foundation of lasting public confidence. The event ended with a shared resolve for a peaceful, drug-free and secure Srinagar.

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