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DGP chairs op review in hybrid mode, stresses operational preparedness in J&K

Srinagar, Oct 13 (UNI) J&K Police chief Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday reviewed the prevailing security scenario at a hybrid-mode meeting at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, emphasising enhanced operational preparedness, professional competence and coordinated efforts to tackle emerging security challenges.
Directing officers to maintain heightened vigilance and a proactive approach, Prabhat stressed the need for effective coordination among various police units to ensure peace and security across Jammu and Kashmir.
A police spokesman said the meeting was attended by senior police officers, including Special DG Coordination Police Headquarter, ADGPs, IGPs, range DIGs, district SSPs, AIGs of PHQ and other officers from various wings and units of J&K Police, including CID, Armed Police, Traffic, Security, Railways, Cyber Crime, SIA and intelligence and operational formations across Jammu and Kashmir.
At the outset, senior officers briefed the Director General of Police on the operational preparedness and key security-related developments in the UT of J&K.
They apprised the DGP of the measures being undertaken to maintain peace and security, the steps taken to strengthen intelligence-gathering mechanisms, and the efforts made to enhance overall operational effectiveness across the union Territory.
During the review, the DGP emphasised the need to strengthen intelligence-based operations and maintain heightened vigilance. Stressing the importance of inter-agency coordination, the DGP called for seamless information sharing among District Police, intelligence agencies, and other security forces to ensure effective operational outcomes.
Prabhat stressed the need to intensify patrolling, strengthen area domination, and undertake focused operations based on actionable intelligence. DGP underscored the importance of leveraging available technology to enhance surveillance, improve situational awareness, and strengthen the response capabilities of field formations. The chair also called for enhanced security in border areas, with close monitoring of sensitive locations, strengthened engagement with local communities to build trust and encourage the sharing of timely information, and coordinated efforts to prevent infiltration and other security threats.
DGP Prabhat also emphasised the effective utilisation of the tenant verification application and called for the maintenance of updated digital records of tenants and their verification status.
Emphasising the importance of institutional discipline and effective supervision, the DGP directed senior officers to conduct frequent inspections of Police Stations to review the maintenance of official records, ensure proper upkeep and hygiene of police premises, and assess the welfare, cleanliness, and living conditions of police personnel.
Prabhat further stressed the need for routine checks to maintain discipline, punctuality, professional conduct, and operational readiness among personnel at all levels.
The DGP also directed Traffic Police to intensify enforcement against traffic violations, ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations, and take appropriate action against offenders. Prabhat emphasised the need for sustained traffic management efforts to promote road safety, ensure smooth traffic movement, and enhance public convenience.
The meeting concluded with the DGP directing the participating officers to strengthen operational preparedness, and ensure effective coordination to address emerging security challenges and maintain peace and security across the UT of J&K. The DGP called upon all officers to remain alert, proactive, and operationally prepared.
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