Sahyog initiative: 142 Mohalla & Ward Committees to boost police-public cooperation
To enhance public engagement and address grassroots concerns, Commissioner of Police Swapan Sharma convened a meeting today under the ‘Sahyog’ initiative. The meeting, held in the office of ACP Cantt, witnessed the participation of approximately 350 representatives, including newly elected sarpanches and panchayat members from across the district.
The Sahyog initiative aims to bridge communication gap between the police and the public by establishing 142 Mohalla and Ward Committees. These committees will serve as platform for fostering stronger collaboration, promoting community welfare and creating effective communication channels.
“Their formation is viewed as a pivotal step in strengthening the partnership between law enforcement agencies and residents, ensuring that community issues are identified and addressed promptly and efficiently,” said CP Sharma.
He said that the meeting provided a platform for open dialogue, allowing attendees to voice their concerns directly to senior police officers. Several issues raised during the session were resolved on the spot, while others were taken up for active review, demonstrating a commitment to timely resolutions.
“This proactive approach not only seeks to address immediate grievances but also builds trust and confidence in the ability of the police to act as a reliable partner for community well-being,” he added.
The Mohalla and Ward Committees are also intended to act as preventive mechanisms against crime by encouraging information-sharing and proactive measures. Their decentralised structure empowers residents and stakeholders to participate in the decision-making process that directly impact their communities. “This initiative underscores the police department’s dedication to promoting transparency and inclusivity while tackling local challenges,” said police officials.
They further said by fostering police-public collaboration, the Sahyog initiative was expected to improve not only the efficiency of addressing public concerns, but also overall safety of neighbourhoods.
