J&K police bids farewell to A K Choudhary on his appointment as chairman of JKPSC

The Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters (PHQ) organized a farewell function on Wednesday to honor A.K Choudhary, who is set to embark on a new journey as the Chairman of the Jammu Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC).

The event, held at the GOs Mess Gulshan Ground in Jammu, saw a warm send-off for Shri Choudhary, who served the J&K Police for over 32 years.

Addressing the gathering, the Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain expressed immense pride in A.K Choudhary’s appointment, adding that it is truly a vindication and endorsement of a blemish-free, illustrious career of integrity and professional hard work. It also is a matter of immense pride to all police officers serving as well as for retired officers that one of our own colleagues has been considered for the position which again is an endorsement of the policeman’s hard work and contribution to public service. The DGP said that Arun Choudhary is the personification of simplicity, accessibility, and an assuming personality who you can rely to in matters of work and in personal relations.

The DGP said that Shri Choudhary would not be technically with the police department but he will be in a higher position to influence public service in a far more impactful manner. He said that Police Pariwar will continue to remain with Choudhary. He said that police officers will always look forward for the advice and guidance on subjects where he has gained rich expertise during more than three decades of service in the department. The DGP on behalf of all extended family of police fraternity extended greetings and best wishes to the officer and his family and hoped that he will do exceedingly well in his next assignment.

In his address, A.K Choudhary expressed his deepest gratitude to the officers for their kind words and appreciation. Recalling his journey in J&K Police, he said that more than 32 years of service in J&K Police has been a memorable journey for him. He said when he joined J&K cadre, things were very challenging and added that with the constant efforts of J&K Police and other security forces things have completely changed now.

The bond shared among the ranks of the Police force, he added, has been exceptional, which has undoubtedly contributed to the overall success of the force, he observed. A.K Choudhary also recognized and appreciated the valuable contributions of the various officers and team members with whom he had the opportunity to work with. He assured that he will be available for J&K Police Pariwar as and when required stating that “once a policeman, always a policeman.”

Director General of Prison, J&K Deepak Kumar on the occasion said that on personal front the guidance of Choudhary has been very encouraging. He said that the professional attitude, conduct and motivation of the outgoing officer will be a guiding source for the younger officers of the organisation.

DIG Crime J&K, Javid Iqbal Matoo in his welcome address spoke highly about the officer and said that his leadership has been inspiring for the entire J&K police fraternity. The proceedings of the function was conducted by AIG Provision and Transport PHQ Shir Gurinderpal Singh.

ADsGP S.J.M. Gillani, M.K Sinha, and Vijay Kumar, IGP POS PHQ B.S Tuti, DIsG Sara Rizvi, Haseeb-Ur-Rehman, All AIsG of PHQ, Jammu-based Commandants of JKAP/IRP, and SsSP of different wings attended the function.