Jammu, Apr 29: Director General of Police (DGP) J&K Dilbag Singh on Saturday launched the title ‘Ababil’ for a short film in a function held here. The film is being produced by Waseem Ashraf, the founder of Zingara Bash Films.
ADGP Jammu Zone Mukesh Singh, IGP Hqrs PHQ B S Tuti, DIG Administration PHQ Sarah Rizvi, DIG JSK Range Shakti Patakh, SSP Jammu Chandan Kholi were present on the occasion.
At the title launch ceremony, the DGP appreciated the makers of the film for the idea which he said would highlight the conspiracy of dragging the youth towards destruction besides showcasing the sacrifice of the people standing who stood for the country. “The film would also underline the sacrifices of policemen in protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country. It would definitely touch the hearts of the people.”
The concept is different and appreciable, the DGP said and hoped that the makers would live up to the expectations.
The police chief appreciated ADGP Jammu and his team for their support to the makers of the film and said that police headquarters would also provide all possible help and assistance to the team. He hoped that the project will be completed well in time without compromising the quality of the film and wished the team good luck.
While speaking to the media, the DGP said the idea of the initiative is to reach out to the people of the country highlighting the sacrifices of the civilians and policemen during the past three decades. “This film would be a tribute to the people who understood their duty and sacrificed their lives in restoring normalcy and peace in Jammu and Kashmir. It would also be a message to the misguided people that patriotism and protecting the society is an ultimate duty of every individual,” he said.
ADGP Jammu, while speaking on the occasion, said that he felt sharing the concept with the people immediately after Waseem Ashraf, producer of the film, met him and narrated the idea. “Waseem has witnessed the ill effects of terrorism more closely as his father and mother both were martyred by terrorists when he was only 14,” he said.
Waseem expressed his gratitude to the J&K Police organisation for its support and cooperation. “The concept of the film is to spread awareness among the youth lured by anti-national elements with wrong perspectives to indulge in subversive/anti-national activities,” he said.
The film story is written and will be directed by Karamat Gorsi. “Waseem Ashraf is the eldest son of a police martyr, Head Constable Late Mohd Ashraf who along with his wife Late Naseer Bano was martyred by terrorists at their home in Rajouri district in 2005,” a police spokesperson said in a statement.
