SRINAGAR: Police in five Kashmir districts on Monday organised pledge-taking ceremonies as part of Vigilance Awareness Week-2026, reaffirming their commitment to integrity, transparency, accountability and ethical conduct in public service.
The week-long observance, being held from October 26 to November 1 under the theme “Probity for Prosperity”, is being conducted in accordance with the directions of the General Administration Department (GAD), Jammu and Kashmir Government, and the guidelines of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
In Pulwama, the main ceremony was held at District Police Lines, where Senior Superintendent of Police Sahil Sarangal administered the Integrity Pledge to officers and personnel. Similar ceremonies were organised at police stations, police posts and other police establishments across the district, with supervisory officers leading personnel in reaffirming their commitment to ethical conduct and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
In Bandipora, the main ceremony was held at District Police Lines, where SSP Tahir Saleem administered the pledge to police officers and personnel. Participants pledged to uphold honesty and integrity, refrain from offering or accepting bribes, and actively oppose all forms of corruption. Similar ceremonies were held at other police establishments across the district.
In Budgam, police observed the Integrity Pledge across all units, including District Police Headquarters, District Police Lines, police stations and police posts. Senior officers administered the pledge, reiterating the commitment of personnel to transparency, accountability, ethical conduct and zero tolerance towards corruption.
In Kulgam, officers and personnel at police establishments across the district took the pledge to uphold honesty and integrity, refrain from offering or accepting bribes, and oppose corruption. The ceremonies also highlighted the collective responsibility of public servants in preventing corrupt practices and promoting good governance.
In Baramulla, pledge-taking ceremonies were held at District Police Lines and other police establishments across the district in pursuance of CVC directions. Police officers and officials pledged to maintain honesty, impartiality, professionalism and discipline while discharging their official duties.
Police said the observance across the districts underscored their resolve to promote ethical values, strengthen accountability and foster public trust through transparent, responsible and citizen-centric policing.