Sri Vijaya Puram, November 9: In accordance with the directions of the Lieutenant Governor, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, South Andaman District Police organised Jan Sunwai (Public Hearing) programmes on November 7 at the Office of the Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District and on November 6 at PS Shaheed Dweep, conducted by the SDPO Swaraj Dweep. The initiative provided citizens with a direct platform to bring forward their grievances, concerns and suggestions for police intervention.
During the Jan Sunwai at Sri Vijaya Puram, the Superintendent of Police, South Andaman District, personally interacted with the complainants regarding their grievances. The issues raised by the complainants were duly noted for examination and follow-up action.
Further, the Jan Sunwai programme was also held at Shaheed Dweep by the SDPO Swaraj Dweep, and members of the general public and Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) attended the programme. The participants shared their views and suggestions which were duly noted by the SDPO, who assured them that their concerns would be addressed appropriately.
Following the conclusion of the Jan Sunwai, the SDPO Swaraj Dweep interacted with the participants of the APARAJITA Self Defence Training conducted upon the direction of the Lt. Governor, A&N Islands. The participants appreciated the self-defence training programme conducted by the Police for school-going girls, recognising its contribution towards women’s safety, confidence-building and empowerment.
It was further stated that Jan Sunwai programmes will continue to be organised regularly at the Office of the Superintendent of Police as well as at the SDPO level, enabling citizens from different areas to access police services conveniently and have their grievances addressed at the nearest available police establishments.
South Andaman District Police remains committed to strengthening police-public relations, promote transparency and accountability, enhance public confidence, and ensure more accessible, responsive and citizen-centric policing.
In case of any emergency, the general public is urged to immediately dial 112 (Toll-Free Police Emergency Helpline) for prompt assistance and a swift response from the police. The service is available round the clock to ensure timely intervention and public safety.
