AWANTIPORA, HANDWARA: Continuing its efforts to strengthen police-public relations and ensure community participation in crime prevention, Police conducted Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meetings in Handwara and Awantipora.
In Awantipora, police conducted a PCPG meeting and Thana Diwas at Pampore. The meeting was chaired by SDPO Pampore Shri RP Singh alongwith SHO PS Pampore and was attended by respectable citizens of the area. Similarly, in Handwara, PCPG meeting was organised at Forest Hut, Hangnikot, chaired by SHO PS Vilgam and was attended by respectable citizens of the area.
During these meetings, participants were sensitised about the ill-effects of drug abuse and the legal consequences of forest-related crimes. Locals were advised to stay away from such unlawful activities and were encouraged to share any information about suspicious activities with the police for timely action.
During these meetings, the participants raised various issues of public importance. The chairing officers assured them that their genuine grievances will be resolved on priority and every possible help will be provided to the people of these areas.
The chairing officers also requested the participants to advice the youth of their respective areas to remain away from drugs and keep an eye on the drug addicts/peddlers. Police reiterated its commitment to maintain peace, ensure public safety, and work hand-in-hand with the community to curb crime and drug abuse.


