DGP for curbing violence against innocent people
J&K Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh on Thursday asked the officers of the force to strengthen security measures and Counter Terrorist Operations(CTO) to prevent violence against innocent people.
DGP said this during a high level security review meeting in Srinagar which was jointly chaired by him and Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Home Department, Raj Kumar Goyal, a police spokesman said.
While addressing the meeting, DGP directed the officers for strengthening the security measures against terror violence.
He stressed for effective counter measures regarding terror crimes and directed for further strengthening of the security grids. Singh directed the officers for enhancing communication within the ranks as also between the sister agencies for achieving the desired results.
DGP Singh directed the officers to ensure best possible security measures and drills to prevent terror incidents directed against innocent people.
The DGP stressed for strict action against the over ground workers and elements involved in anti peace activities. He directed for target oriented approach to areas of domination.
Singh stressed for alertness and said that no space should be given to any subversive and pro terror elements and emphasized on revisiting the listed area and improving the area domination. Referring to the recent innocent killings, the DGP directed for improving the immediate response to terror crime incidents. He stressed for stepping up operations to check the movement of criminals and terrorists and other suspicious elements.
The DGP stressed upon the officers the need to enhance synergy at different levels to make the efforts more fruitful. Stressing for counter terror strategies and preventive measures, he emphasized upon the officers to remain extra alert and take appropriate counter measures to prevent evil attempts of terrorists. He directed the officers to intensify the operations against terrorists/terror support network.
While speaking on the occasion RK Goyal appreciated the coordinated efforts of J&K police and central armed police forces on anti-terror front.
He stressed for keen documentation and fulfilling the technicalities of investigation of cases of special nature. He emphasized on quick disposal of Unlawful Activities Prevention Act cases.
The officers representing different district and units briefed regarding the security measures put in place in the areas under their command.
The spokesman said the recent trend of soft killing and hybrid terror module were also discussed during the meeting. The officers also apprised the meeting regarding the security of vulnerable person/places as also the infiltration attempts.
Earlier, in a separate function J&K DGP appealed to the misguided youth to shun the path of violence and contribute to nation building by participating in positive activities.
“Terrorism led to the destruction of the properties and we lost a number of lives,” Singh said
He said that the situation in J&K is progressively improving and added that with the cooperation of people, particularly youth, peace process would be further consolidated.
“As long as terrorism exists the element of destruction exists too. J&K Police is going hard against terrorists and their support system to strengthen peace,” Singh told reporters on the sidelines of J&K Police Martyrs Memorial Football Tournament final which was held in Srinagar.
