‘Those with travel history traced’
Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 10: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh today termed attacks by terrorists on civilians a “shameful act” and said security forces are taking enough measures to counter the “evil designs of Pakistan and terrorism sponsored by it”.
During a visit to Jammu city to review Coronavirus lockdown arrangements, he referred to ceasefire violations by Pakistan saying it is extremely shameful and condemnable that when the entire world is coming together to fight the pandemic, Islamabad and its “sponsored terrorists” are making attempts to infiltrate and disrupt peace.
“The recent civilian killings exposed the inhumane and senseless conduct of the terrorists,” the DGP said.
“A group of terrorists has been gunned down in Keran sector. Our forces are taking enough measures to counter evil designs of Pakistan and its sponsored terrorism,” the DGP said.
During the visit, Singh took stock of preventive measures being taken for the police personnel deployed at sensitive places.
He also visited areas declared as ‘Red Zones’ due to positive COVID-19 tests from there which included Bhawani Nagar in Janipura, Gorkha Nagar, Bathindi and Sunjwan.
He later visited PCR Jammu and DPL Jammu to have a look at the newly fabricated Sanitation Tunnels by Police Workshop for use by the officers and jawans returning from sensitive areas after duty.
Accompanied by DIG JSK range Bhim Sen Tuti and SSP Jammu Shridhar Patil, the DGP reviewed the preparedness of the quarantine centre and functioning of sanitizing tunnels at DPL Jammu and other arrangements made for the police personnel deployed on various health risk prone duties
During his visit, the DGP interacted with the jurisdictional police officers and appreciated the officers and jawans for showing high sense of responsibility and professionalism in dealing with the situation. The DGP was briefed by the officers regarding the measures and precautions being taken while performing their duties.
While speaking to the media persons, the DGP said that sanitizing tunnels have been installed for the health and safety of the police personnel deployed at various sensitive places like quarantine centers, hospitals, isolation centers, areas declared as red zones and added that police workshops and different units will take up the installation of more sanitizing tunnels to augment health & safety of jawans and officers working tirelessly for the safety of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
The DGP said that protective gears are not available in the market and this time around they cannot afford to wait. He said that JK Police is making protective gears for its personnel and added that a number of quality masks and body gears have already been made by Police Welfare Centres and making of more masks and body gears is in progress.
The DGP said that police personnel and the CAPF deployed are restricting the unnecessary movement of people. He added that all the sensitive areas are thoroughly under restrictions and said it is being ensured that essentials are provided to the people. He said that situation is being monitored on daily basis and added that necessary action will be taken to contain the spread of COVID-19.
He said that maximum number of persons who had attended the Tablighi Jamaat at Delhi Markaz last and other persons with travel history have been traced and subsequently quarantined and added that efforts are being made to trace people who are yet hiding their travel history.
He said that during the proposed period of lockdown no movement of public and vehicular traffic is allowed unless it is covered under authorised contingency. He added that people have to understand the magnitude of the problem and follow the instructions strictly saying that this lockdown is for the safety of the people.
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