New Delhi: Delhi Police has opened “Lakshya”, a public library at the Narela Industrial Area police station complex, to provide students and young residents with a space for reading, learning and self-development, according to the Outer North District police.
Special Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, Zone-I, Devesh Chandra Shrivastava inaugurated the library in the presence of senior officers, police personnel, residents’ welfare association representatives and members of the local community.
Police said the initiative aims to support education and constructive engagement while strengthening direct ties between the police and residents.
Residents raise local concerns at Jan Samwad
Following the inauguration, Shrivastava held a Jan Samwad with RWA representatives and local residents, who raised issues and grievances concerning their neighbourhoods.
He assured them that genuine concerns would be examined and taken up through coordination with the relevant authorities and police units, the district police said. The statement did not specify the individual grievances or announce that they had been resolved.
Joint Commissioner of Police, Northern Range, Vijay Singh, the DCP, Additional DCPs and other senior Outer North District officers also joined the interaction. They assured residents of continued cooperation and prompt attention to matters within the police’s remit.
Police teams receive appreciation letters
Appreciation letters were presented to Outer North District police teams for work across different areas of policing. Senior officers said recognition of professionalism, initiative and dedication to public service could encourage other personnel as well.
The district police cited recent initiatives in crime prevention, recovery of stolen or lost property, action against narcotics and illicit liquor, tracing missing children and community outreach.
Library forms part of wider community outreach
Police described the library, the residents’ interaction and the recognition of teams as part of efforts to strengthen police-public partnerships. Officers said they would continue working with residents, RWAs and other stakeholders on community safety, security and welfare.
