Jammu, 27 October (H.S.):

Deputy

Inspector General (DIG) of Police for the Jammu-Samba-Kathua (JSK) Range, Shiv

Kumar Sharma, conducted a comprehensive review of the security situation in

Samba and Kathua districts today.

His

visit focused on assessing the preparedness of local security forces for

potential anti-terrorist operations.

During

his visit, DIG Sharma interacted with Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel,

Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs), and Station House Officers (SHOs) to

evaluate their readiness and operational strategies.

In

Samba, the DIG inspected key locations including AIIMS, Vijaypur town, and

Samba town, accompanied by senior officers including SSP Vinay Kumar, ASP Garu

Ram, DySPs Rohit, Bhisham and SDPO Mukund.

His

visit continued to Kathua, where he assessed the security measures at the

Border Security Force (BSF) post in Paharpur.

There,

he met with SSP Kathua Shobit Saxena, ASP Rahul Charak, and DySP Ops Tilak Raj

Bhardwaj, alongside BSF officials.

In

addition, the DIG reviewed security protocols at various inter-state police

posts along the Punjab border.

He

emphasized the need for heightened alertness and operational readiness,

relaying directives from Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat.

All

officers were instructed to maintain high vigilance, conduct regular searches

in forest areas known for terrorist sightings, and coordinate with the Army and

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

In

light of upcoming festivals, officers were also advised to increase checks in

busy markets and public spaces to ensure safety and security.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar