Jammu, June 25 -- In a historic first, Jammu & Kashmir Police has been adjudged among the best-performing police forces in India for their outstanding contribution to passport verification services for the year 2024-25. Based on official verification data, J&K Police finalized an impressive 134219 passport application verifications during the period Arpil-2024 to March-2025 reflecting an exceptional disposal rate and a commitment to timely service delivery.

The award was given by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) during the Passport Seva Divas, commemorating the enactment of the Passport Act, 1967. This day is observed every year to mark the provision of a statutory framework for the issuance of passports and other travel documents by t...