Srinagar October 21:(KNS) Additional Director General of Police A.K Choudhary-IPS visited Armed Police Complex Parihaspora and took stock of four IRP Battalions viz IRP-3rd, IRP-9th, IRP-20th & IRP-21st housing in the Complex.
During the visit, the ADGP interacted with the officers and jawans of all the four battalions jointly following all the norms of social distancing and other protocols of Covid-19. The interaction was aimed to hear the problems of jawans and their on-spot redressal by the ADGP. The officers and jawans of the units put forth several personal as well as departmental problems mostly pertaining to their welfare. The ADGP patiently listened to the grievances of jawans and officers and assured them that all the problems at APC Parihaspora being genuine, shall be taken-up with PHQ on priority.
While addressing the officers and jawans on the occasion, the ADGP emphasized upon them to remain ready for other assignments/responsibilities to be assigned to them in near future. He stressed upon them to promote police public relations and maintain discipline of highest order. Highlighting the necessity of remaining extra alertness/vigilant and wearing proper anti-riot and BP gear while performing law & order duty, the ADGP stressed for keeping close liaison with other sister agencies as well. The ADGP also apprised the officers and men about the new policy to be introduced by the Govt regarding reviewing performance of work of Govt. employees and advised them to work with dedication and devotion.
Highlighting the welfare measures being taken by the department for its officers and jawans, the ADGP said that the promotion of eligible officers and men commensurate to the vacancies are being made continuously by the Armed Police Headquarters. The ADGP laid emphasis on the prevailing security scenario and need for exercising extra alertness on the part of police personnel in their respective jurisdictions.
The ADGP also highlighted the necessity for maintaining social distance wearing mask and washing hands frequently in order to contain spread of Coronavirus. He advised the unit personnel to maintain proper hygiene and keep themselves physically fit.
Later on, the ADGP accompanied by SO to ADGP, DySP (Pers) & Pvt Secretary conducted the inspection of all the Units in the premises of APC Parihaspora. He complimented Commandant IRP-20th Bn Baqir Samoon for construction/ establishment of three bedded MI Room and Isolation centre on self help basis for the welfare of officers and men of all the units stationed at APC Parihaspora.
Earlier, Commandant IRP-20th Bn Baqar Samoon, apprised the ADGP about the achievements, infrastructure upgradation at the complex, various issues pertaining to all the four battalions, medical facilities, power supply and security review at complex. He also highlighted other requirements of the complex.
Besides, other senior officers of all the four IR Battalions located in the APC Parihaspora, Commandant IRP-9th Bn Mohammad Zahid, Commandant IRP-3rd Bn Ghulam Jeelani Wani, and Commandant IRP-21st Bn Shabir Nawab were also present on the occasion.(KNS)