Jammu: Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh on Tuesday chaired officers meeting to review the arrangements for the 33rd Police Public Mela, being held at Gulshan Ground on 19th of this month.

The DGP while speaking on the occasion directed for proper arrangements for the people visiting the event particularly for the aged citizens. He stressed upon the different committee heads constituted for the event to ensure that there is no loose end left unattended. He directed the officers to make arrangements that the coupons are available to the general masses at convenient places.

The DGP directed the officers to make all necessary security arrangements in and around the venue and ensure smooth conduct of the mela. He emphasized upon the officers for making sufficient arrangements of traffic, vehicle parking, medical facility etc. He directed the officers for making adequate arrangements for the public, saying that the event is highly popular and footfalls are likely to be very high.

AIG (Welfare) PHQ Dr. Abhishak Mahajan gave a detailed presentation regarding the mela and informed the meeting that 7847 prizes are up for grabs in the Mela which include twenty one cars, seven scooties, seven motorcycles, seven LEDs, seven refrigerators etc. Besides the draw lots, which is the main attraction of the Mela various events are being organized during the day which include children painting competition and cultural items. A number of stalls would be set up by different wings/ units of J&K Police at the venue on the Mela day. Police Band, orchestra and local folk dance, singing, have also been planned for the Mela.

The officers heading different committees constituted for the event briefed the DGP regarding the arrangement and measures being taken for making the event successful.

KR Desk