After Mehbooba Mufti and different political events countered DGP RR Swain’s assertion associated to regional political events and their leaders at this time, Extra Director Normal of Police (ADGP) Legislation and Order, Vijay Kumar, distanced JKP from the Police Chief’s assertion, saying JKP is apolitical and knowledgeable power, and that what the DGP mentioned displays his private views.
The DGP’s assertion stirred controversy when he addressed a perform at IIAM in Jammu, alleging that mainstream regional politics had enabled Pakistan-based infiltrators to control civil society throughout instances of terrorism. This declare drew sharp criticism from native politicians throughout get together strains.
Responding to a query, the Extra Director Normal of Police mentioned, “Pakistan infiltrating Kashmir civil society and cultivating leaders of terror networks to additional their electoral prospects”.
“Jammu and Kashmir Police has at all times been an apolitical power. The DGP’s assertion could replicate his private views. Jammu and Kashmir Police is apolitical, skilled, and neutral,” Kumar informed reporters throughout his go to to downtown Srinagar on the 10th Muharram procession.
Yesterday, Mehbooba Mufti demanded the sacking of the Police Chief, accusing him of favouring a specific get together.
In the meantime, the NC suggested the DGP to chorus from making political statements and concentrate on his skilled duties to realize higher outcomes.