From office to frontline -public service in its truest form. Syed Eyad Qadri: A beacon of dedication and integrity
From office to frontline -public service in its truest form. Syed Eyad Qadri: A beacon of dedication and integrity
Aijaz baba
Syed Eyad Qadri stands out as a dedicated, people-friendly officer who has earned a distinct and honorable place in the hearts of the public through his integrity, humility, and unwavering sense of duty. He engages with every citizen with warmth and respect, listens patiently to their grievances, and firmly believes that open communication is the foundation of effective governance. Currently serving as Tehsildar Tangmarg/Kunzer, he has transformed his office into a truly accessible public institution open to all, free of barriers, and guided by transparency. His conduct reflects not authority alone, but service with conscience, making him a symbol of trust, responsiveness, and accountable administration.
A committed officer shaping trust on the ground ,represents the true essence of responsive and people-centric administration. In a time when public faith in institutions is often tested by distance between authority and the common citizen, his conduct offers a compelling counter-narrative: Administration that is visible, accountable, and deeply humane.
The recent spell of heavy snowfall across Kunzer and Tangmarg posed severe challenges for residents, disrupting mobility, essential services, and access to healthcare. Amid these harsh conditions, an ambulance carrying a patient became stranded on a snowbound road at Kunzer village. What followed was not a routine administrative response but an extraordinary demonstration of Service. Tehsildar Syed Eiyad Qadri personally reached the spot and assisted in evacuating the ambulance. In a rare and powerful image of service, he was seen holding anti-skid chains in his own hands and physically helping push the vehicle through treacherous terrain. This was not symbolism; it was action driven by urgency, empathy, and responsibility. At that moment, rank dissolved into duty, and authority translated into service.
Such acts resonate far beyond the immediate crisis. They reinforce a fundamental truth: effective administration is not confined to files, directives, or offices. It is measured in moments when officers step forward to protect life, dignity, and public welfare. Mr. Qadri’s intervention ensured that critical medical assistance reached on time, but more importantly, it restored confidence among citizens that the administration stands with them when it matters most.
His approach during the snowfall was consistent and comprehensive. Rather than limiting oversight to reports and briefings, Tehsildar Qadri conducted extensive on-ground inspections, moving village to village across both Tangmarg and Kunzer to assess snow clearance operations. These inspections were not ceremonial visits; they were practical, solution-oriented engagements aimed at identifying bottlenecks, accelerating clearance work, and ensuring that remote and vulnerable habitations were not neglected. By maintaining a visible presence in the field, he sent a clear message to both officials and contractors: accountability begins on the ground.
Equally noteworthy is his work ethic beyond emergency situations. Even after long and demanding field visits, Tehsildar Syed Eiyad Qadri continues to function actively in the Tehsil office well beyond 4 PM, attending to public grievances, administrative responsibilities, and pending matters. In a system often criticized for rigid office hours and procedural delays, such commitment reflects a mindset rooted in service rather than formality. It underscores the belief that public office is not a privilege, but a responsibility that extends until the work is done.
What distinguishes officers like Mr. Qadri is not merely efficiency, but intent. His leadership blends firmness with compassion, authority with accessibility. By engaging directly with citizens, responding swiftly during crises, and maintaining administrative discipline, he has contributed to building trust at the grassroots level trust that institutions so urgently need today.
In an era of complex Administrative challenges, examples like Tehsildar Syed Eiyad Qadri remind us that meaningful change often begins with individual conduct. Responsive administration is not an abstract policy goal; it is lived daily through actions that prioritize people over procedure. Such officers do not merely manage territories; they earn the confidence of communities.
As the region continues to face environmental, infrastructural, and social challenges, the need for ground-connected, empathetic, and committed officers has never been greater. Tehsildar Kunzer/Tangmarg Syed Eiyad Qadri’s work during the snowfall stands as a powerful testament to what public service can and should look like visible, humane, and unwaveringly committed to the people it serves.
