‘No aggressive gestures’: Omar orders end to ‘green corridors,’ calls for people-friendly convoy practices

Srinagar: Hours after taking oath as chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir union territory, Omar Abdullah, has directed the Director General of Police to cease the use of “green corridors” and traffic stoppages during his road travels.

In a statement on his X account, the chief minister stressed upon reducing public inconvenience and called for minimal use of sirens. Additionally, he instructed that no aggressive gestures, such as stick waving by traffic officers, should be employed.

“I have spoken to the DG @JmuKmrPolice that there is to be no “green corridor” or traffic stoppage when I move anywhere by road. I have instructed him to minimise public inconvenience & the use of sirens is to be minimal. The use of any stick waving or aggressive gestures is to be totally avoided. I’m asking my cabinet colleagues to follow the same example. In everything our conduct must be people friendly. We are here to serve the people & not to inconvenience them,” the post reads.

In a move promoting a people-friendly approach, he urged his cabinet colleagues to adopt the same policy, reinforcing that their role is to serve the public, not disrupt their daily lives.