July 1, 2025: Range Police Headquarters Srinagar in collaboration with the Department of Students Welfare, University of Kashmir organized a seminar on the topic ‘Young India and the Ideals of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’ commemorating his 150th Birth Anniversary under Civic Action Programme at EMMRC Auditorium, University of Kashmir. About 200 students of different colleges and other departments of the University attended the event and 22 participants delivered speech on the topic. Certificates and cash prizes were presented to the 05 best speakers. The seminar witnessed the presence of distinguished dignitaries including Prof. Prof. Naseer Iqbal, University of Kashmir Registrar, was the chief guest. As guests of honor, Parvez Ahmad, Dean of Students' Welfare at the University of Kashmir, served as Staff Officer to SP Peer Zahoor-JKPS, the DIG CKR of Srinagar, and SP Hazratbal Zone Srinagar, Shri Hilal Khaliq-JKPS. Other guests who graced the event include Shri Shahid Ali, Cultural Officer, University of Kashmir, ADO CKR Srinagar DySP Mohammad Shafi, Private Secretary to DIG CKR Srinagar DySP Showkat Ahmad, Inspector Irfan Nazir, & Inspector Ms. Rifat Jan.
In his remarkable speech, the Registrar of Kashmir University emphasized the significance of the event in fostering public-police relationships and the adoption of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's ideas. SP Hazratbal Zone Srinagar and Staff Officer to DIG CKR Srinagar also highlighted the role of ‘The Iron Man of India’ in unifying the country.
This initiative under the Civic Action Programme demonstrates the continued commitment of J&K Police towards community engagement & youth development through such events.