Jammu, 21 April (H.S.): Security of several vital installations, including the world’s highest railway arch bridge over Chenab, was reviewed during a high-level inspection in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Tuesday, police said.

Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mukund Tibrewal conducted the comprehensive security review of Chenab bridge, Dugga railway station and Sawalakote hydro-electric project in Arnas sub-division, a police spokesman said.

At Chenab bridge connecting Kouri and Bakal, the SSP interacted with CRPF and Government Railway Police (GRP) deployed for security of the bridge and adjoining areas, emphasising the need for strong inter-agency coordination to ensure effective joint area domination of nearby villages and forest belts.

Tibrewal also sought strict access control measures and the use of modern surveillance systems to prevent any untoward incidents, the spokesman said. At Dugga station and Sawalakote, the officer interacted with deployed security personnel and members of the Village Defence Groups.

He directed that all area domination exercises be documented daily and stressed the importance of regular engagement and training, including firing practice for Village Defence Guards.

The SSP also visited the Dhansal police post and Arnas police station. At the Arnas police station, he issued directions to improve the maintenance of police records and ensure cleanliness of the premises.

Investigating Officers were instructed to focus on expediting inquests, tracing missing persons, and apprehending absconders to reduce pendency, the spokesman said. The SSP said the security of vital installations, including religious sites, remains the top priority for the district.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar