148 meetings held under Sehyog, officials address public grievances

In a push towards enhancing community policing, the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police has held 148 meetings with the public within just one week. Spearheaded by Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma, the initiative aims to improve coordination between the police force and general public under the Sehyog project.

Launched last week at MGN School, the Sehyog project is a brainchild of Swapan Sharma, designed to strengthen ties between the police and the community. The project focuses on addressing public grievances through direct engagement with various community groups, including NGOs and resident welfare associations.

Commissioner Sharma directed officers to engage with the public extensively, and ensure that as many people as possible are involved in the project. Since its inception, senior police officials have held a series of meetings. Sharma himself participated in 12, the Joint Commissioner of Police in 13, ADCP I in 11 and ADCP II, along with ADCP (Operations and Security), in 8 each. Additionally, ADCP HQ and Traffic officials attended 11 meetings each. Officers at the ACP and SHO levels have also been conducting regular discussions with the public.

The Sehyog project is seen as a key tool in bridging the gap between law enforcement and citizens, promoting better information flow for faster resolution of community issues. Commissioner Sharma emphasised the importance of public participation, stating that 20 officers from the Commissionerate Police are engaging with NGOs daily to strategise for the city’s improvement.

He highlighted that the goal is to create positive societal change, urging citizens to take an active role in resolving local issues. He reaffirmed the Commissionerate’s commitment to law enforcement, crime prevention and surveillance, assuring that no effort is being spared in fulfilling these duties.