NEW DELHI — The central government has decided to move extra forces to Jammu and Kashmir amid targetted killings and encounters between security forces and militants.
According to sources, an official communication will be released soon to send about 25 companies of troops to Jammu and Kashmir to give security to civilians and help other forces to eliminate militants.
They said additional companies of CRPF will be sent in a phased manner. In the first phase, 10 companies will be sent to J&K, while in the next two phases, the remaining 15 will be dispatched.
Sources have confirmed that in a high-level meeting, the decision was taken in view of the current situation.
“Almost two dozen CRPF companies will be moving to Jammu and Kashmir from different parts of the country in view of the current situation. Soon, an official communication will be released to move these troops,” sources in the government told News 18.
Sources also said that arrangements for the accommodation, transportation etc have already begun. The process of informing companies who will be going to J&K has also started.
“The step was decided in a high-level meeting. Arrangements will be made soon and after that, an official communication will be released in a few days,” the official claimed.
DG CRPF Kuldiep Singh is already in Jammu and Kashmir monitoring operations and the situation along with other top officials of the biggest paramilitary force.
It is expected that the DG would remain there till Home Minister Amit Shah reaches J&K for his visit from October 23-25. — (News18)