4 major networks of militants smashed
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 5: Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh said today that during past one week, Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) have apprehended 450-500 over ground supporters of the militants, who were issuing threats and indulging in conspiracies to sabotage ongoing election process for Municipal and Panchayat elections.
Speaking to media persons during his visit to Udhampur and Reasi, Dilbag said the present situation in Kashmir is not the new one as they have been witnessing such situation for past 30 years now. However, he said, police have made adequate arrangements for smooth conduct of the local polls. Click here to watch video
“Only two days back, we have busted a terror network which was engaged in torching of houses and Panchayat Ghars in the Valley with a view to spread panic among the people. Yet another group, which had been assigned the task of shooting the people has also been nabbed,” the State police chief said.
He said the third group was busted in Awantipora today, which was linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit and had also been assigned the task of sabotaging the polls. The fourth group was captured in Handwara, where youths posing with guns were circulating videos threatening the people against participation in the election process.
“During past one week, we have nabbed 450 to 500 over ground sympathizers of the militants, who were involved in the conspiracies to sabotage polls,” Dilbag said, adding that Jammu and Kashmir Police along with other security agencies was fully prepared to meet any kind of threats.
Referring to a report that one more Doda youth has joined militancy, he said when he visited Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban range, he had alerted police on this.
Targeting Pakistan for fomenting trouble in Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag said police was determined to thwart all designs of the neighbour.
“Police had thwarted evil designs of Pakistan in past also and it will do so in future as well,” the Director General of Police said.
“Come hard on drug peddlers, snap the drugs supply chain and crack a whip on criminals”. This was stated by Dilbag in his darbars with police personnel during his visit to Udhampur and Reasi. He also chaired review meetings, which were attended by officers of Army, CRPF and CISF.
Dr. S.D Singh Jamwal, IPS, IGP Jammu received the DGP at Udhampur and Bhim Sen Tuti, DIG Jammu and Udhampur zones received the DGP at Reasi.
During his interaction with officers and jawans, Dilbag said it was his target to visit all districts of State and assess the situation first hand within shortest possible time. He said that the voyage of J&K Police has been exemplary as they have come a long way after facing multiple challenges. He said that Udhampur and Reasi are free of militancy because of collective efforts of all forces and the cooperation of general public. He added that all officers have been directed to eliminate the residual militancy as quick as possible.
Discussing traffic management on National Highway, the DGP impressed for utilization of CCTVs and augmentation of manpower. He said that efficiency of the manpower should be increased by enhancing the mobility of manpower on the National Highway.
Referring to Kakriyal encounter, the DGP said that all officers responded from all sides and eliminated terrorists within a short time despite hostile weather and terrain. He added that courage of the forces needs to be saluted. He complimented the forces who participated in the encounter and said that such successful operations have been hailed at national level as well.
Highlighting the sacrifices of J&K Police and the welfare measures undertaken, Dilbag said that the force has earned a name for itself in the country after great sacrifices. He thanked Central and State Governments for announcing various welfare measures for the welfare of police personnel and their families. Ex-gratia to families of next of kin of martyrs and remuneration of SPOs has been increased and “we will continue to strive for more.” He directed that DySP DARs should visit the families of martyrs and know their welfare.
Welcoming the recent decision of State Government regarding rank promotion, the DGP said that it will open promotional avenues at cutting edge level in the non-gazetted cadre of J&K Police. He said that subordinate offices have been instructed to complete DPCs proceedings in a time bound manner. The DGP said that some more announcements are expected shortly from the Government.
The DGP said that guest houses will be constructed in District Police Lines for NGOs and hostel accommodation will be provided to the wards of police personnel in Jammu and Srinagar, who are preparing for competitive exams.
During his visit he inaugurated the renovated quarter guard at DPL Udhampur. He took salute on quarter guard and inspected it.
At Udhampur, the review meeting was attended by Dr S D Singh Jamwal, IGP Jammu Zone, SSP Udhampur Rayees Mohammad Bhat, and other jurisdictional police officers.
At Reasi the review meeting was attended by Dr Jamwal, Arvind Bhatia, Major General GOC Uniform Force, Bhim Sen Tuti, IPS DIG, Prasanna Ramaswamy G, Deputy Commissioner, Reasi, Nisha Nathyal, SSP Reasi, Commandant IR 1st Bn. Reasi, Parshotam Sharma, Principal STC Talwara Anil Kumar Katoch officers of CISF and CRPF and jourisdictional police officers.
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