Srinagar: Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) J&K Vijay Kumar Wednesday said that Jammu & Kashmir Police is “apolitical” force and works on impartial basis.
He was interacting with media during his visit to Zadibal Srinagar on Yome-e-Ashura (Muharram 10th).
When asked about the remarks made by J&K DGP on regional political parties having links with terrorists, Kumar said that these might be his personal views as J&K Police is an apolitical force.
The director general of police (DGP) had on Monday claimed that Pakistan infiltrated all aspects of civil society in Jammu and Kashmir during the peak of militancy and that regional parties had cultivated terror leaders for political benefits.
Swain’s remarks provoked sharp reactions from political parties, with the PDP calling for his sacking over the huge losses suffered by security forces in the past 32 months.
Speaking to reporters here, Additional DGP Vijay Kumar said, “J&K Police is a professional, apolitical and impartial police force. The statement of the DGP might be his personal view.”
Commenting on Ashura procession, Kumar said, J&K Police have established stalls at every place on 10th Muharram for convenience of mourners. “It is a good thing and police has a great role in the society. We have provided security for smooth conduct of 10th Muharram processions across Jammu and Kashmir,” ADGP said.
He expressed satisfaction over the arrangements and lauded the civilian volunteers for their contribution in ensuring smooth passage of the procession.
He paid tributes to martyrs of Karbala at the occasion and urged people to maintain peace, harmony and law & order.
