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BANDIPORA: Socio-political leader and former sonawari assembly candidate Saheer Rather recently raised several public-important issues during Thana Diwas at Police Station Aragam, Bandipora with top police officers bringing concerns related to pending police verifications, drug abuse, rehabilitation of reformed individuals who are now in mainstream and strengthening police-public relations to the attention of senior police officers.
During his interaction with Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), North Kashmir Range (NKR), in the presence of Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bandipora, Saheer Rather highlighted the difficulties faced by people due to pending police verification cases and urged the authorities to ensure their timely disposal.Emphasising the importance of an efficient and citizen-friendly policing system, he said that genuine applicants should not be subjected to unnecessary hardships and that public services must be delivered in a fair, transparent and time-bound manner.
He also expressed concern over the growing drug menace and called upon the police administration to intensify efforts against drug trafficking and substance abuse. Stressing the need for a collective approach, Rather said protecting the younger generation from drugs was a shared responsibility of law enforcement agencies, civil society and the general public.
Another key issue raised during the interaction was the need to review cases involving individuals who have genuinely reformed and come to the mainstream and are willing to reintegrate into mainstream society, including some former stone-pelters, individuals described as over-ground workers (OGWs) and others.In this regard, Rather submitted a formal representation to the DIG (NKR), requesting consideration of such cases in accordance with the law and established procedures.
He emphasised that genuine rehabilitation, social reintegration and opportunities for a fresh start could contribute towards lasting peace and social harmony in the Jammu & Kashmir."Everyone Deserves a Fresh Start. I believe that people who have been acquitted by the courts, as well as those who have completed their sentences, should be given a fair opportunity to rebuild their lives and return to normal society.
Those who have genuinely changed should be encouraged to move forward. Justice, compassion and rehabilitation can help build lasting peace and harmony in the society," Rather said.He further stressed that constructive engagement between the police and the public was essential for building mutual trust and ensuring effective delivery of public services.Rather said his participation in Thana Diwas was aimed at placing genuine public concerns before the concerned authorities and seeking practical solutions to issues affecting ordinary citizens.
He called for a responsive, transparent and people-oriented policing system, adding that timely grievance redressal, effective action against drugs and a balanced approach towards rehabilitation could help strengthen public confidence in the administration."A law-abiding society deserves fairness, understanding and responsive administration. Our objective should be to strengthen public trust, protect our youth and create opportunities for genuine reform while respecting the rule of law," he added.
