Jammu: International Women’s Day was celebrated today at IRP 15th (Ladies) Battalion, Gulshan Ground, Jammu. The day long celebrations included debate, presentation of a colorful cultural programme by J&K Police Cultural Team and singing by officers, etc. Mrs. Nisha Nathyal, IPS, DIG Armed/IRP Jammu Range was Chief Guest on the occasion.

Children of various women officials were specially invited to share the experience of their working mothers and how inspired they feel from the contribution of their mothers in their families. A scintillating performance was given by the J&K Police Cultural Team and many officers who enthralled the audience with beautiful renditions of songs.

Speaking on the occasion, Mubassir Latifi, Commandant IR-15th Bn. congratulated all the women officers/officials on the occasion of International Women’s Day and lauded the contribution of Women Police Personnel in various challenging assignments viz. maintenance of law and order, security of vital installations, VIP protection and other miscellaneous duties. He appreciated their dedication towards their families and exhibiting courage and resilience by overcoming all the odds.

Mrs. Nisha Nathyal, IPS, DIG Armed/IRP Range Jammu, Chief Guest on the occasion, boosted the morale of lady officials/officers and their children. In her address, she praised the Police-women for their professional duties, while at the same time also being the main force behind managing their families and household matters. The function was attended by Mrs. Rashmi Wazir, SSP (Commandant Ist Women Bn.), Mrs. Anita Sharma, SSP, (Commandant IRP 14th Bn.), Dr. Nazia Rasool Latifi, Co-ordinator EVS Cluster University, Jammu, Mrs Rashmi Arya, Senior Asstt. Professor, Govt. Degree College Bishnah and a large number of lady officers posted in different wings of J&K Police.

On the occasion, a medical camp was organized by J&K Police Hospital Jammu in which various tests were conducted. Various stalls of different merchandise like, lady suits, Jewellery and Street food were also the main attraction on the occasion. Insp. Pooja Parihar conducted the proceedings of the function, welcome address was delivered by Mrs. Shwetambri Sharma, DySP and vote of thanks was presented by Mrs. Swati Sharma, DySP of the unit.

KR Desk