Work of J&K Police and other security forces in J&K is being appreciated at highest levels of government and we need to continue our peace efforts with even more dedication to ensure a peaceful and secure environment for people as Pakistan is continuously looking to foment trouble in J&K by pushing terrorists in J&K, but all their evil attempts will be foiled with fortitude. It was stated by DGP Dilbag Singh while addressing an officers meeting on second day of his visit to Kashmir Valley. The DGP, accompanied by IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Tuesday visited Kupwara, Handwara and Baramulla, frontier districts of North Kashmir and took a review of security scenario and preparedness on law and order situation in border areas and in hinterland of these districts. He first visited Kupwara, where he was received by SSP Kupwara Ambarkar Shriram Dinkar and other senior officers. DC Kupwara Anshul Garg, SSP Kupwara and other jurisdictional officers apprised the DGP about overall security situation and measures taken to maintain peace and order in the district. In afternoon, the DGP visited 15 RR Headquarters at Vilgam Handwara, where he was received by officiating Commandant Lt Col Amit Rawat and SP Handwara G V Sundeep Chakravarthy, who briefed the DGP regarding security scenario. The DGP, later, visited 19th Div Baramulla, where he interacted with officers of Police, Army, CRPF and BSF. GoC 19th Div, Maj Gen G P Singh briefed the DGP about security situation on LoC and hinterland. SSP Baramulla Abdul Qayoom, Commandant 40th Bn BSF V K Kasana, CO CRPF 53rd Bn Vijay Kumar and Additional SP Baramulla Mukesh Kakkar also apprised the DGP about present security scenario of the district. The DGP, while addressing officers’ meetings, complimented forces for their good work and said that Jammu and Kashmir Police and all other security forces have maintained high morale during tough times because of which normalcy has returned. “Although the terrorist activities have been brought down, forces have to remain on constant vigil and alert so that any evil attempt to disrupt peace is effectively foiled,” said DGP, adding that brave Jawans and officers of Police and other forces, working in J&K as a team, have worked upto the expectations of people. Hailing better coordination among all forces, the DGP said, “Close liaison should be maintained at every level to foil any attempt by trouble-makers looking to disrupt peaceful atmosphere.” The DGP exhorted upon the officers that with coordination of other units, short range patrolling be explored to keep an eye on every suspected movement. Calling for conducting joint training/mock drills for all forces at different levels, the DGP said that it would help in enhancing coordination and synergy among personnel of different units. The DGP said that safety and security of people is our prime concern and directed that security of venerable places and persons be beefed up as per requirement. Stressing for community policing, the DGP said that police-public meetings at local-level should be conducted to redress genuine grievances of people. He further stressed on adoption of best practices to enhance capabilities of professional policing and better man-management for effective delivery of justice. Later, the DGP visited Police Station Vilgam where SHO Inspector Suleiman briefed DGP about functioning of PS including law and order situation. The DGP directed the officers to take effective measures for checking drug menace and stressed for an intensified drive in this regard. He further directed the officers to book all elements involved in the menace under PSA. The DGP interacted with officer and Jawans of police, ITBP, SSB and CRPF, besides taking stock of logistics and available facilities for personnel. He directed for organising a Bada Khana and interactions among different units on regular basis. He assured that all necessary facilities for Jawans and officers will be provided on priority. The Sarpanchs and BDC members of area also met the DGP J&K.
