Hyderabad, Nov.1 ( Shoukat–PMI ): City Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, IPS, held an interaction meeting with the Central Peace and Welfare Committee from all zones of Hyderabad City at TGC&CC, Banjara Hills, to discuss recent sensitive religious issues that occurred in the city.
In the programme, Vikram Singh Mann, IPS, Addl. CP, L&O, Hyderabad and Chairman of the Central Peace and Welfare Committee; P. Viswa Prasad, IPS, Addl. CP, Traffic, Hyderabad City; S. Chaitanya Kumar, IPS, DCP, SB, Hyderabad City and Vice Chairman of the Committee; Sneha Mehra, IPS, DCP, South Zone, Hyderabad City and Coordinator of the Committee; along with DCsP of L&O, Traffic, SB, Taskforce, Head Quarters & Training and SMIT, Hyderabad City, Srikishan Sharma, General Secretary of the Central Peace & Welfare Committee, Hafiz Muzaffar Hussain, Patron, and other office-bearers, approximately 350 members of the Peace Committee participated.
During the meeting, participants unanimously condemned any disturbances caused by certain individuals and emphasized the necessity for respectful dialogue among communities. A commitment was made to enhance communication channels between communities and law enforcement to ensure prompt and effective resolution of grievances. Additionally, plans were proposed for community engagement initiatives aimed at fostering understanding and cooperation among different religious groups.
The committee highlighted the importance of preventive measures, including educational programs designed to promote tolerance and respect for diversity. They also discussed strategies to raise awareness about the detrimental effects of misinformation and rumours that can escalate tensions within the community.
The CP expressed the need for a proactive approach in addressing potential flashpoints and encouraged committee members to serve as ambassadors of peace in their respective areas. He sought the cooperation of the peace committee members to maintain the city’s peaceful atmosphere while handling unexpected situations and to continue their tireless work in preserving the reputation of Hyderabad.
The Peace and Welfare Committee assured full support and a willingness to work towards the peaceful completion of upcoming festivals and to combat anti-social activities and vices in society. The committee also pledged to organize community workshops that promote unity, inclusiveness, and proactive conflict resolution. The meeting also reinforced the collective commitment to uphold peace and harmony in Hyderabad City, ensuring that all communities feel secure and respected. (PMI)