December 26: As a part of Public outreach programme, Police organized 'Thana Diwas' functions in various police establishments across valley including district Srinagar, Kupwara, Budgam, Ganderbal and PD Handwara. These meetings were chaired by respective supervisory & jurisdictional Police officers. These meetings were attended by respectable citizens, civil societies of concerned areas, including members of Auqaf Committees, Numberdars, Chowkidars, Traders Federation and Transporters etc.

In these meetings, participants highlighted various issues of public importance. During these events, all the grievances were heard and were segregated on the basis of area of action and jurisdiction. The attendees were assured that all the grievances pertaining to Police department will be dealt as per the law and remaining grievances lying outside the domain of Police department will be taken up with the concerned authorities under laid down procedure.

During these meetings, the cooperation of general public in eradication of drug abuse, social crimes etc were sought. Participants were stressed upon to co-operate with Police in curbing the drug menace and in identifying anti national and anti-social elements who always try to disrupt the peaceful environment.

The participants appreciated the role of J&K Police for conducting such interaction meetings and assured their full support & cooperation in curbing the menace of social evils in the society.```