2,376 SPOs absorbed in Jammu and Kashmir police: Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir government today said that 2,376 Special Police Officers (SPOs) have been converted as constables and followers in the state police.

Under the policy on SPOs, which came into force in 2009, as many as 2,376 SPOs have been converted into constables and followers till now, Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed said in a written reply to the question of NC member Shenaz Ganai in State Legislative Council today.

The state government had notified a comprehensive policy in 2009 for absorption and conversion of SPOs as constables and followers in the state police, Mufti said.

The honorarium of SPOs is sanctioned by the Union Home Affairs Ministry, he told the House .

A proposal for enhancement of honorarium of SPOs from existing Rs 3,000 per month to Rs 6,000 has been submitted to the central government for approval.

The matter is being pursued vigorously with the Centre for favourable consideration, he said.