Police organise PCPG meeting in Kulgam

Kulgam, Oct 12: In order to bridge the gap between the police and the public, the Police in Kulgam facilitated a Police Community Partnership Group meeting (PCPG) at Devsar.

The meeting was chaired by Addl SP NHW Qazigund, Kulgam, Mumtaz Ali Bhatti-JKPS, along with DySP PC Kulgam and other senior officers of Kulgam Police. It was attended by respected citizens, including members of Auqaf Committees, Numberdars, Chowkidars, and the Traders Federation/Fruit Associations of Devsar and its adjacent areas.

During the interaction, participants raised various issues of public importance, including drinking water shortages, traffic jams, and a specific request for counseling for the youth in the area. Referring to the issues highlighted by the participants, the officer assured that genuine concerns would be taken up with the relevant authorities for immediate redressal, and issues related to the police would be resolved in the shortest possible time. The participants were urged to cooperate with the police in maintaining law and order in the area and in identifying anti-national elements who seek to disrupt the peaceful environment.

Addressing the gathering, the officer stated that the police are making all-out efforts to eliminate the curse of drug abuse. He also encouraged participants to come forward and support the police in making Kulgam a drug-free district. Participants in the meeting assured their full cooperation to the police in tackling social evils and appreciated the efforts in facilitating community interaction meetings, where they could express their opinions freely.