SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Friday directed security forces to intensify anti-terror operations across the Valley and maintain relentless pressure on terrorist networks and their support structures.
The DGP chaired a security review meeting at the Police Control Room, Kashmir, with senior officers from the Army, including the general officer commanding of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps, CAPFs, intelligence agencies, and the police.
During the meeting, senior officers presented detailed assessments of the security measures currently in place and shared updates on field-level preparedness across the Kashmir Valley.
The DGP reviewed the overall security environment and the effectiveness of the multi-tier security arrangements put in place for the safe and peaceful conduct of the annual Amarnath yatra.
Reiterating the importance of synergy among security forces, the DGP called upon all participating agencies to work in close coordination, ensuring seamless intelligence sharing, real-time information exchange, and joint operational planning to achieve better operational outcomes.
Prabhat emphasised that coordinated action and the timely dissemination of actionable intelligence remain critical for maintaining a robust security grid.
He directed officers to keep a close watch on terrorist associates and other anti-national elements and to take timely preventive and legal action, wherever required, in accordance with the law.
Prabhat emphasised the importance of area domination, enhanced night domination, and increased surveillance in vulnerable areas to deter any attempt to disturb peace and public order.
The DGP directed the establishment of effective naka checkpoints at sensitive locations across the Valley to strengthen access control, improve surveillance, and facilitate the interception of suspicious movement.
Special emphasis was laid on strengthening security at vulnerable stretches of the Yatra route, key transit points, and other strategically significant locations.
He also called for enhanced security oversight of the National Highway and railway infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted movement and the overall safety of yatris.
Prabhat also instructed field officers to conduct regular operational briefings for deployed personnel.
He directed officers to intensify public awareness initiatives at base camps and transit locations by educating pilgrims about safety guidelines and precautionary measures.
The meeting concluded with the DGP reiterating the need for sustained coordination, operational preparedness, and proactive policing among all security agencies. — (PTI)