Kangan, Oct 24: As part of civic outreach and national integration initiatives, Police in Ganderbal organised a comprehensive educational event at Government Degree College (GDC) Kangan on Saturday.
The programme featured a competitive quiz on the life and contributions of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the Iron Man of India, alongside a debate and seminar on ‘Role of Police in Nation Building.’ The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, faculty members, and senior officers of District Police Ganderbal.
The programme was chaired by SDPO Kangan, Rajeev Raina and was attended by faculty members of Government Degree College Kangan and senior police officers.
The morning session kicked off with a quiz competition dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s pivotal role in integrating the princely states and forging a unified nation post-independence.
Students tested their historical knowledge through several challenging rounds covering Patel’s leadership during key historical movements, his administrative vision, and his enduring legacy as a founding architect of modern India.
Following the quiz, a seminar and debate were held on the broader responsibilities of law enforcement.
Student speakers and faculty members deliberated on how policing has evolved beyond routine law and order maintenance into a vital pillar of social development, community safety, and youth empowerment. speakers underscored that law enforcement acts as a catalyst for social progress by upholding the rule of law, fighting drug abuse, ensuring public security, and safeguarding fundamental rights. Participating police officers emphasised the importance of fostering strong police-public partnerships, urging the youth to act as proactive partners in building a safe and progressive society.
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