Coordinated action critical for maintaining robust security grid: DGP

Srinagar, Jul 10: Asserting that coordinated action and the timely dissemination of actionable intelligence remain critical for maintaining a robust security grid, Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday 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 ongoing annual Amarnath Yatra.
Chairing a security review meeting at Police Control Room Kashmir with senior officers from the Army, CAPFs, intelligence agencies, and the Jammu & Kashmir Police, DGP Prabhat, reiterated the importance of synergy among security forces and 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.
The meeting was attended by GOC 15 Corps, BB Cantt Srinagar; Spl. DG Coordination J&K; Spl. DG CRPF J&K; ADGP CID J&K; AX SIB J&K/L; IGsP of Kashmir Zone, Security J&K, Railways J&K, Traffic J&K & CID J&K, IGs of BSF Ftr Hqrs Kashmir, CRPF KOS, NHW ITBP, and CRPF Srinagar; Commissioner SB; Addl. Commissioner SB Srinagar; GOC CIF (K) Shariefabad Srinagar; GOC CIF (V) Awantipora; GOC 19 Inf Div Baramulla; GOC 28 Inf Div Kupwara; all Range DIGs of Kashmir Zone; DIGs of SSB Srinagar, CRPF (South) Srinagar, CRPF (North) Srinagar, and ITBP Srinagar; Dy. GOC 31 Sub Area, BB Cantt Srinagar; SSP PCR Kashmir; all District SSPs of Kashmir Zone; Col GS (IS) 15 Corps; DPT J&K; SP Cargo Srinagar; and other senior officers.
Senior officers presented detailed assessments of the security measures currently in place and shared updates on field-level preparedness across the Kashmir Valley.
DGP Nalin Prabhat emphasized that coordinated action and the timely dissemination of actionable intelligence remain critical for maintaining a robust security grid. The DGP instructed all agencies to intensify anti-terror operations across the Valley and maintain relentless pressure on terrorist networks and their support structures.
DGP Prabhat directed officers to keep a close watch on terrorist aides and other anti-national elements and to take timely preventive and legal action, wherever required, in accordance with the law.
The DGP further emphasized the importance of area domination, enhanced night domination, and increased surveillance in vulnerable areas to deter any attempt to disturb peace and public order.
DGP Prabhat also 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.
The DGP laid special emphasis on strengthening security at vulnerable stretches of the Yatra route, key transit points, and other strategically significant locations.
DGP Prabhat also called for enhanced security oversight of the National Highway and railway infrastructure to ensure uninterrupted movement and the overall safety of yatris.
The Director General of Police also instructed field officers to conduct regular operational briefings for deployed personnel. The DGP directed officers to intensify public awareness initiatives at base camps and transit locations by educating pilgrims about safety guidelines and precautionary measures.
DGP Prabhat reiterated the need for sustained coordination, operational preparedness, and proactive policing among all security agencies. (KNO)