Chairs high-level security review of Kashmir Division with DCs, SSPs; seeks monthly review of narco-terror property attachments, district social media cells and winter stocks; says communal harmony must be preserved at all costs
SRINAGAR, Oct 30(BuzzBytes): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and senior officials to review the security scenario in Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Chief Secretary Designate Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav; DGP Nalin Prabhat; Additional Chief Secretary Home Department Chandraker Bharti; Special DG Coordination PHQ S.J.M. Gillani; ADG CID M.K. Sinha; Commissioner Secretary GAD M Raju; Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor Govind Jaiswal; IGP Kashmir Sujit Singh; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg; Range DIGs, DCs, SSPs and other senior officials.
The meeting focused on operational preparedness, security strategies and future action plans to ensure a peaceful environment in Kashmir Division.
The Lieutenant Governor directed the officials to take sustained and aggressive action against terror modules. He emphasised tightening the counter-infiltration grids and fostering seamless synergy between the District Administration, Jammu Kashmir Police, Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) in executing counter-terror operations.
He directed the Deputy Commissioners and SSPs to closely monitor anti-national elements within the administration and to prioritise efforts to combat radicalisation. The Lieutenant Governor also asked for monthly reviews of the attachment of properties belonging to narco-terrorists and the terror-supporting ecosystem. He said the action against narco-terrorists must continue unabated, besides relentless crackdowns on drug smugglers and peddlers, to realise the vision of a Drug-free Jammu Kashmir.
Emphasising the swift resolution of public grievances, the Lieutenant Governor said that fostering a strong connection between citizens, police and the administration is of paramount importance.
“Under no circumstances should communal harmony and the law & order situation be allowed to deteriorate. We must institutionalise best practices and implement District Convergence Plans to ensure sustainable peace and development,” the Lieutenant Governor said.
He called for setting up district-level social media cells to swiftly counter misinformation.
In view of the winter season, the Lieutenant Governor directed the administration to ensure adequate stock and availability of essential commodities and robust snow-clearance mechanisms.
The meeting also reviewed the progress of key infrastructure projects across Kashmir Division.
