DODA, Nov 13: Social activist Dania Wani met Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Doda, Kartik Shrotriya, and raised several important public issues concerning Block Kahara of Doda district in the Chenab Valley.
During the meeting, Wani highlighted the pending SRO cases of Block Kahara and urged the SSP to take up the matter with higher authorities to ensure a favourable outcome.
She also raised concerns regarding Village Defence Group (VDG) members from Trankhal and Kencha who are reportedly serving without pay. She appealed to the authorities to consider their grievances and ensure early redressal.
Wani further stressed the need for additional VDG deployment in vulnerable areas. She pointed out that while Trankhal already has nine VDG members, sensitive locations such as Shafdi Mohalla, Bani and Ward No. 7 require additional deployment in view of security concerns.
She urged the SSP to take up these matters with the higher authorities and ensure timely action in the larger public interest. The meeting focused on addressing public grievances, strengthening local security arrangements and ensuring due attention to the concerns of Block Kahara residents.