Drass, May 10 : The All Pensioners and Senior Citizens Welfare Association of Drass on Saturday organised an interaction programme at Dak Bungalow Drass to welcome the newly appointed Deputy Commissioner and Superintendent of Police of the newly created Drass district, with discussions focusing on development priorities, public services and social concerns.
Deputy Commissioner Drass, Imteeaz Kacho, and Superintendent of Police Drass, Ishtiyaq Ahmad Kacho, were received with a traditional khataq ceremony in the presence of pensioners, senior citizens and local residents.
Welcoming the dignitaries, President of the association, Nissar Hussain, expressed satisfaction over the declaration of Drass as a separate district on April 28 this year and stressed the need for priority attention towards improving healthcare and education facilities in the region.
Addressing the gathering, Deputy Commissioner Imteeaz Kacho congratulated the people on the creation of the new district and appreciated the enthusiasm shown by senior citizens and residents during the reception programme.
He underlined the importance of maintaining cleanliness in markets, rivers and public spaces across the district and said village visits and Khidmat-e-Awaam outreach programmes would continue in the coming months. He also assured the public that genuine grievances and developmental concerns would be addressed on priority.
Seeking cooperation from residents for the sustainable growth of the district, the Deputy Commissioner said coordinated public participation would remain essential for ensuring holistic development in Drass.
Superintendent of Police Ishtiyaq Ahmad Kacho, while addressing the programme, thanked the association for organising the reception and assured the public of improved doorstep delivery of police-related services, including issuance of character certificates and other administrative assistance.
The SP also announced strict action against social evils such as drug abuse and cyber frauds and said awareness programmes on cybercrime prevention would soon be launched across the district.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Haji Niyaz. Later, the Superintendent of Police separately interacted with retired police personnel and listened to their concerns and suggestions.
