New Delhi/Jammu, Jun 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has earned national acclaim for its outstanding work in passport verification, marking a proud moment for the Union Territory. The police force was recognized by the Ministry of External Affairs during this year’s Passport Seva Divas celebrations held at Jawaharlal Nehru Bhawan, New Delhi.
J&K Police processed and finalized a remarkable 1,34,219 passport application verifications between April 2024 and March 2025. This high disposal rate reflects the force’s commitment to prompt and reliable public service, making it one of the best-performing police units in the country for the year.
Passport Seva Divas is observed annually to mark the enactment of the Passport Act, 1967. The event brings together officials from across India, including representatives from 37 Passport Offices and Union Territories like the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This year’s event was attended by Shri Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State for External Affairs, along with senior ministry officials and key service providers.
J&K Police received special attention for its role in ensuring efficient police and CID verifications, a vital step in passport processing. Their performance was praised for going above routine duties to deliver faster verifications.
Representing the force at the event, DIG CID Shri Rayees Mohammad Bhat (IPS) accepted the Certificate of Recognition on behalf of J&K Police. The award was seen as a proud acknowledgment of the dedication shown by officers involved in passport verification across the region.
For J&K Police, this national-level honour is the first of its kind in the field of passport verification. It serves as both recognition of past efforts and motivation for continued service excellence.
