Thannamandi Police Station’s National Recognition Marks a Defining Moment for Policing Standards in J&K
||Black and White Digital News ||
||Parvinder Singh December 05,2025 ||
RAJOURI: The declaration of Thannamandi Police Station as the ‘Best Thana’ in Jammu & Kashmir—and its remarkable 14th-place ranking at the national level in the Ministry of Home Affairs’ prestigious annual survey—stands as a watershed moment for policing in the region. This achievement does more than recognize excellence; it underscores a transformative shift in the way policing, public service delivery, and community engagement are being approached in Rajouri district under a cohesive and forward-looking leadership.
The MHA survey is known for its rigorous evaluation criteria, examining parameters that reflect the everyday functioning and efficiency of a police station. Thannamandi Police Station excelled across the board crime prevention strategies, accessibility of police services to the general public, responsiveness to complaints, grievance redressal mechanisms, and infrastructural readiness. Its meticulous record-keeping—both manually and through robust digital systems—emerged as a critical strength. The digitization of criminal histories not only modernized internal processes but also provided higher efficiency in investigations and monitoring, contributing directly to the station’s high national ranking.
This recognition is also an endorsement of the strategic supervision exercised by the police leadership in the Rajouri–Poonch Range. DIG Rajouri–Poonch, the SSP Rajouri Gaurav Sikarwar IPS , and SDPO Thannamandi Parupkar Singh have collectively played pivotal roles in pushing the standards of policing to new heights. Their structured monitoring, emphasis on professional policing, and commitment to service-oriented reforms have created an environment where accountability and public satisfaction drive performance. The leadership’s insistence on discipline and modern policing practices is evident in the station’s seamless functioning and its ability to meet every parameter set by the MHA with distinction.
Central to the station’s success, however, is the work of SHO Thannamandi, Inspector Hilal Azhar. His leadership style—marked by dedication, vigilance, and an unwavering commitment to improving public service—provided the operational backbone required to achieve such national recognition. His team’s disciplined approach, integrity, and community-focused policing reaffirm the trust that local citizens have developed in the institution. Senior officers from the J&K Police have rightly acknowledged these efforts, emphasizing that transparency and service delivery are the defining features that have strengthened public confidence in the police.
The accolade for Thannamandi Police Station is more than a symbolic victory. It sets a benchmark for other police stations in the region and signals that Jammu & Kashmir’s policing apparatus is evolving with the times—embracing technology, community partnership, and proactive crime prevention. It paints a picture of a police force that understands modern public expectations and is committed to meeting them with professionalism and integrity.
This moment of pride for the Rajouri district is also a reminder that impactful policing thrives on collective effort, accountability, and visionary leadership. Thannamandi Police Station’s achievement will likely inspire similar initiatives across the UT as the police force continues its journey toward strengthening law and order while fostering deeper public trust.
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