DIGP-DKR Range, DC discuss issues of Public importance with Doda Civil Society  

• Civil society seeks phased easing of restrictions, restoration of internet, schools and markets in Doda

DODA, SEPTEMBER 13: Deputy Inspector General of Police DKR Range Shridhar Patil along with Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh and SSP Sandeep Kumar Mehta today convened a meeting with the representatives from Beopar Mandal, Transport Association and prominent citizens & civil society of Doda here at District Police lines.

 The discussions focused on strengthening mutual trust and maintaining harmony in the district, besides resolving issues of public importance.

  Representatives of Beopar Mandal, Transport Association and others assured their active support and cooperation to the District administration in maintaining public order and requested for phase wise lifting of restrictions imposed under section 163 BNSS, so that governmentr and private business  may run  smoothly and the general public feels relieved.

The representatives highlighted that the general public have suffered significant losses in the recent flood like situation in the district and people have high hopes from the Government in this time of distress. They push for immediate restoration of services including Internet, transport, while stressing on the opening of schools and the market.

The civil society representatives assured to extend their active support and cooperation to the administration in bringing the situation back on track.

SSP Sandeep Mehta exhorted the participants to keep eye on the miscreants who are hell bent to disrupt the peaceful situation of the district for which we all have to take responsibility to maintain law and order.

While addressing the participants, Deputy Commissioner Harvinder Singh assured them that the issues of the public related to supply of essential commodities to Doda and Kishtwar shall be addressed in 24 hours time.

The DIGP DKR Range Shridhar Patil commended the role and support of the general public of Doda and other stakeholders in maintaining peace and order in the district by foiling the attempts of  disturbing public order. He highlighted that the people of Doda have set an example of maintaining peace and communal harmony.

The DIGP stressed upon the participants, particularly the business community, to activate the CCTV cameras and ensure their functionality so that activities of trouble creators could be monitored. He sought cooperation and responsibility of transport association, shopkeepers to keep an eye on miscreants and trouble creators which includes sensitization of drivers, laborers, workers etc connected with the business activities.

The representatives were assured that restrictions would be progressively eased out starting immediately. The reopening of shops in the market, resumption of transport services, restoration of broadband and mobile internet services and the reopening of schools will be carried out in a phased manner after assessing the ground situation.

It was stressed upon the participants to remain in constant touch with the administration and help in bringing the situation towards normalcy which is the priority of the administration.

 Among others, Addl. DC Doda, ACR Doda, Addl. SP Hqrs Doda, Dy. SP Hqrs. Doda , SO to DIGP DKR range and SHO PS Doda were also present in the meeting.

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