The Director General of Police, J&K, R R Swain Saturday visited Doda District to reward the bravery of the police personnel and SPOs who were part of the successful operation in Gandoh area of Doda district in which three terrorists were eliminated.

He interacted with the team of brave personnel and their family members at DPL Doda.

Accompanied by ADGP Law and Order, Vijay Kumar and ADGP Jammu Zone Anand Jain, the DGP was received by DIG Doda Kishtwar Ramban Range Shri Shridhar Patil, SSP Doda Javaid Iqbal Mir and other officers.

The DGP alongwith other officers distributed appointment orders to seven courageous SPOs who played a key role in the recent operation in which three terrorists were eliminated.

Highly appreciating the act of bravery of all the Police personnel and security forces the DGP said that such events are organised to recognise the contribution of brave personnel towards ensuring safety of their brethren and motherland which makes every senior officer feel proud. Acknowledging the raw courage, dedication, and commitment displayed by the operation party, the DGP hailed the personnel for unwavering commitment to protect their own people, despite difficult terrain and challenges.

He congratulated the police party and the officers leading the operation for their success. He said that personnel of J&K police without caring for their life are working with dedication and commitment so that nobody disturbs peace and order in the UT besides ensuring the safety and security of people of J&K. This is what make J&K Police force different from others, he said. He assured that Police headquarters is committed to extending all the benefits to the deserving Jawans.

Vijay Kumar, ADGP Law and Order, acknowledged the jawans' bravery and encouraged them to persist in their excellent work while prioritizing safety measures. Shri Anand Jain, ADGP Jammu Zone, praised the jawans' courage in the successful operation against terrorists in Gandoh, urging officers and officials to maintain their high level of commitment and passion in future operations.

The DGP J&K also interacted with Jawans and officers at the DPL in Doda, providing an opportunity for them to share their concerns and grievances. He lent a patient ear to their issues and gave on-the-spot instructions to senior officers to take necessary actions for their redressal.

DIG DKR Range Shri Shridhar Patil, DC Doda Shri Harvinder Singh, SSP Doda Shri Javaid Iqbal, Commandant IRP-5th Bn Shri Ghulam Jeelani and other jurisdictional officers of District Doda were present on the occasion.

The DIG DKR Range and SSP Doda appraised the DGP about the overall situation of the District.