Srinagar, June 21: The recent decision of the government to allow offices to function from Jammu as well as Srinagar seems to be aimed at abolishing the 150-year old Darbar Move practice.
Recently Police Headquarters issued an Order No. 1800 of 2020 stating that in connection with the annual Darbar Move of offices from Jammu, eight offices of the Police department will close in Jammu on June 27, 2020 and will reopen in Srinagar on July 6, 2020, while four offices, including that of the Inspector General of Police Security will function from Jammu.
A politician, who wished not to be named said, “It’s a welcome step that Darbar Move practice is being done away with. But important office like that of IG Security should have been shifted to Srinagar as the number of protected persons in Kashmir is more.”
He said, “Even if the office cannot be fully moved to Srinagar fully then IG Security should spend 15-days in Jammu and 15 in Srinagar. Everyone is aware of the security scenario in the Valley. Many people want to meet the IG Security so that they can seek protection and apprise him about the prevailing threat. His office remaining permanently stationed in Jammu will make it difficult for many of us to approach him.”
‘Let IG Security function from Srinagar for 15-days’
