SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday reviewed the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir at a Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting at Lok Bhavan, Srinagar, directing security agencies to intensify efforts against infiltration, terrorist networks and their sources of logistical and financial support.
Sinha stressed the need for close coordination among security agencies, saying real-time collaboration was essential to achieving security objectives.
He called for a comprehensive strategy to cut off financial and logistical assistance to terrorists, strengthen counter-infiltration measures and continue operations against the remaining elements of the terrorist ecosystem.
The Lieutenant Governor also called for action against networks involved in misleading and radicalising people.
He directed security forces and the Jammu and Kashmir Police to strengthen public confidence by listening to people’s concerns and ensuring that their grievances were addressed.
The meeting also reviewed the operational preparedness of the police and security agencies for winter, with Sinha emphasising continued vigilance against emerging security threats.
He congratulated the Army, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Jammu and Kashmir Police and intelligence agencies for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra.
The meeting was attended by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma; Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo; Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat; GOC Chinar Corps Lieutenant General Balbir Singh; and GOC White Knight Corps Lieutenant General Mohit Seth.
Other participants included Special Director General (Coordination), Police Headquarters, S.J.M. Gillani; Air Officer Commanding, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, Air Vice Marshal Anand Sondhi; Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Chandraker Bharti; ADGP CID M.K. Sinha; Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor Govind Jaiswal; and senior officials from the armed forces, CAPFs, police, intelligence agencies and civil administration.
