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Time of India
18-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
J&K DGP reviews security situation in Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban; stresses ops in higher reaches
PTI photo JAMMU: J&K DGP Nalin Prabhat reviewed the security situation in the hilly districts of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban on Thursday and laid special emphasis on anti-terror operations in the region's higher reaches to weed out holed-up terrorists. 'During his visit to Bhaderwah (Doda) and Batote (Ramban), the DGP stressed on eliminating both existing and newly formed terrorist groups in the upper reaches, dismantling the nexus of overground workers, and fortifying the intelligence grid,' a police spokesperson said Friday. A detailed review meeting was also held to assess the deployment of forces for the Amarnath Yatra . The DGP was briefed by DIG Shridhar Patil and other district police chiefs.
India Gazette
12-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"We want women to have trust in police": DIG Shridhar Patil on 'BHAROSA' initiative in Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 12 (ANI): Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) range, Shridhar Patil, on Saturday said the BHAROSA initiative is aimed at building trust between women and the police. Speaking to ANI, DIG Patil explained that the program includes specially trained female officers posted at every police station to provide support and counselling, especially for victims of harassment and adolescents facing mental health challenges. 'The government is sensitive regarding women's security. The Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban area is very remote, and women here are reluctant to come forward with their complaints. To resolve this, we took an initiative and named it 'Bharosa' because we want women to have trust and confidence in the police...' he said. 'We trained a special segment of female police officers to address women in this area... We want women to act as a symbol of confidence for women around them. If they face any harassment at home or in the workplace, women must approach their nearest police station or dial the police helpline. A woman officer is posted in each police station... A lot of adolescents step towards committing suicide, but they must instead reach out to the nearest officer; they will be provided with counselling,' he added. Police Sub-Inspector Tania Sharma highlighted that the Jammu and Kashmir Police's 'BHAROSA' initiative is also focused on educating women about their legal rights and breaking the stigma that visiting a police station is harmful. 'This initiative has been by DIG DKR range... Women must be aware of the criminal laws and how BNS and other laws sensitise their voice... Women have a myth that it will not be good if they go to the police station, and we must break this myth... A lot of things have been launched by the government, like the government and the National Commission for Women,' Sharma said. In a landmark move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched the BHAROSA initiative in the DKR Range on Wednesday, under DIG Shridhar Patil. The comprehensive programme is aimed at addressing the under-reporting of crimes and enhancing awareness of women's rights, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. According to an official release, a three-day capacity-building programme was held in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, which trained 95 women police personnel in gender sensitisation, effective complaint handling, and community engagement strategies. As part of its extensive outreach efforts, 94 awareness programmes have been conducted, benefiting over 4,400 individuals, said the release. The release highlighted that response mechanisms have been strengthened through the 24x7 Women Helpline (112), the JK Police eCOP app, and rapid response teams. On the empowerment front, more than 4,700 people have benefited from cyber awareness and legal aid initiatives. In a significant step, police officials are also reaching remote areas to educate people, especially women, about their legal rights, delivering awareness directly at their doorsteps, added the release. The initiative has led to a notable increase in crime reporting, improved public trust in police services, and the adoption of advanced technology, including AI-powered surveillance and GPS-enabled patrols. It has also ushered in critical reforms, including digitised FIR systems, an e-FIR facility, SOPs for crimes against women, and the enforcement of the POSH Act, which have further added. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
J&K Police's ‘Bharosa' initiative for women safety & empowerment yielding positive results: Officials
In a landmark move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched Bharosa—a comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the under-reporting of crimes and enhancing awareness of women's rights, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas. Police officials educating people in Jammu on Thursday. (HT Photo) DIG of Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) range, Shridhar Patil, has launched the initiative structured around the three pillars of prevention, response, and empowerment. 'The initiative has already shown measurable impact on the ground,' said a senior police officer. The DIG informed that a three-day capacity-building programme, held in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, trained 95 women police personnel in gender sensitisation, effective complaint handling, and community engagement strategies. 'As part of its extensive outreach efforts, 94 awareness programmes have been conducted, benefiting over 4,400 individuals. Response mechanisms have been strengthened through the 24x7 women helpline (112), J&K Police eCOP app, and rapid response teams. On the empowerment front, more than 4,700 people have gained that from cyber awareness and legal aid initiatives,' the officer further said. The officials also informed that the initiative was launched last year in June in the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range. Police officials are also reaching remote areas to educate people. The initiative has led to a notable increase in crime reporting, improved public trust in police services, and the adoption of advanced technology, including AI-powered surveillance and GPS-enabled patrols. It has also ushered in critical reforms such as digitised FIR systems, e-FIR facility, SOPs for crimes against women, and the enforcement of the POSH Act.
India Gazette
09-07-2025
- India Gazette
J-K Police launches women safety and empowerment initiative 'BHAROSA'
Ramban (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 9 (ANI): In a landmark move to strengthen women's safety and public confidence in policing, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban (DKR) Range, under the leadership of DIG Shridhar Patil, launched BHAROSA comprehensive initiative aimed at addressing the under-reporting of crimes and enhancing awareness of women's rights, particularly in rural and semi-urban areas on Wednesday. According to an official release, this was a three-day capacity-building programme, held in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, which trained 95 women police personnel in gender sensitisation, effective complaint handling, and community engagement strategies. As part of its extensive outreach efforts, 94 awareness programmes have been conducted, benefiting over 4,400 individuals, said the release. The release highlighted that response mechanisms have been strengthened through the 24x7 Women Helpline (112), the JK Police eCOP app, and rapid response teams. On the empowerment front, more than 4,700 people have benefited from cyber awareness and legal aid initiatives. In a significant step, police officials are also reaching remote areas to educate people, especially women, about their legal rights, delivering awareness directly at their doorsteps, added the release. The initiative has led to a notable increase in crime reporting, improved public trust in police services, and the adoption of advanced technology, including AI-powered surveillance and GPS-enabled patrols. It has also ushered in critical reforms such as digitised FIR systems, e-FIR facility, SOPs for crimes against women, and the enforcement of the POSH Act, which further added. (ANI)
India Today
05-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
36 injured after 4 buses carrying Amarnath pilgrims collide in J&K
Four buses carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims collided early Friday near Chanderkot on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, injuring 36 passengers. The accident occurred after one of the buses suffered a brake failure, triggering a chain to officials, the accident took place around the Chanderkot Langer site when the last vehicle in the Pahalgam-bound convoy lost control and rammed into vehicles ahead, which were stationary at the time. The collision damaged four buses and caused injuries to a total of 36 yatris, although most injuries were described as last vehicle of the Pahalgam convoy lost control and hit stranded vehicles at the Chanderkot Langer site, damaging four vehicles and causing minor injuries to 36 Yatris. The District Administration, already present at the site, immediately shifted the injured to DH Ramban," Deputy Commissioner of Ramban said on X. Rescue operations were launched promptly, with local administration and police rushing to the site. The injured were transported to the District Hospital Ramban, where Deputy Commissioner Khan, DIG DKR Shridhar Patil, SSP Ramban Kulbir Singh, and ADC Varunjeet Singh Charak visited to oversee the treatment. The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) was directed to provide the best possible care to the Minister Dr Jitendra Singh spoke to Ramban Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Alyas Khan, regarding the Amarnath pilgrims accident."All arrangements for the pilgrims are in place and are being constantly supervised by the administration," he said on receiving medical attention, the affected yatris were shifted to other vehicles to continue their onward journey, Deputy Commissioner's X post annual Amarnath Yatra began on July 3 with the first batches of pilgrims setting off from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan towards the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, which houses a naturally formed ice-lingam.- Ends
