DGP: Dialogue only way out to resolve issues

Tribune News Service

Srinagar, January 14

J&K’s Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid today extended an olive branch to locals who joined militancy, saying that “dialogue was the only way to resolve the issues.”

“We request parents and relatives to bring back their children who have been misled into joining militancy. You cannot achieve anything from violence. Peace and dialogue can resolve issues,” the Director General of Police told reporters in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today.

At least 59 locals have joined militancy after the killing of militant commander Burhan Wani in July last year that sparked a deadly five-month-long unrest in the region. The joining of local youths into militancy is a major concern for the security agencies.

“I appeal to parents to bring misguided children to mainstream. Our officers are in touch with parents of these misguided youths. We have achieved success in six or seven cases,” Vaid said.

Earlier, Vaid stressed on police officers of south Kashmir for attitudinal change to improve the public perception.

“People’s role in effective policing will help to curb drug trafficking and other crimes in the state. The police have to remain on the forefront to gain public confidence for better deliverance,” Vaid said at a meeting of senior police officers of south Kashmir at Anantnag today. The meeting was held to review the security scenario and law and order situation in the districts of south Kashmir.

Addressing the meeting, the DGP stressed the officers to evolve an effective mechanism and planning for dealing with the crime, particularly the drug menace in their jurisdictions. He also stressed synergy at all levels to achieve better results.