SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday directed security agencies and district administrations to intensify action against terror modules, strengthen counter-infiltration measures and maintain close coordination among security forces to ensure peace in Kashmir.
Chairing a high-level security review meeting with Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) and senior officials of the Kashmir Division, the Lieutenant Governor reviewed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and future strategies for maintaining law and order.
Sinha stressed the need for sustained action against terror modules and called for strengthening the counter-infiltration grid. He also underlined the importance of effective coordination between district administrations, Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) during counter-terrorism operations.
Directing Deputy Commissioners and SSPs to maintain close vigilance over anti-national elements within the administration, he also called for focused efforts to counter radicalisation.
The Lieutenant Governor directed officials to conduct monthly reviews of action taken to attach properties belonging to narco-terrorists and elements supporting terrorism. He stressed that action against narco-terrorism must continue without interruption, alongside sustained crackdowns on drug smugglers and peddlers, to achieve the goal of a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
Emphasising the need for prompt disposal of public grievances, Sinha said strengthening public confidence through closer engagement between citizens, the police and the administration was essential.
“Under no circumstances should communal harmony and the law and order situation be allowed to deteriorate. We must institutionalise best practices and implement District Convergence Plans to ensure sustainable peace and development,” he said.
He also called for the establishment of social media cells at the district level to respond promptly to misinformation.
Taking stock of winter preparedness, the Lieutenant Governor directed the administration to ensure sufficient stocks and uninterrupted availability of essential commodities. He also stressed the need for effective arrangements for snow clearance during the winter months.
The meeting further reviewed the progress of major infrastructure projects being implemented across the Kashmir Division.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary-designate Sajjan Singh Yadav, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Chandraker Bharti, Special Director General (Coordination), Police Headquarters, S.J.M. Gillani, ADG CID M.K. Sinha, Commissioner Secretary, General Administration Department, M. Raju, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor Govind Jaiswal, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir, Sujit Singh, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Range DIGs, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and other senior officers.
