Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, Aug 30: The Additional Director General of Police, Vijay Kumar, today directed the security forces to conduct precision-based operations with special focus on the foreign and hybrid militants.
Kumar directed the officers to conduct precision-based operations with special teams and introduce innovative and handpicked mechanisms to ensure the neutralization of militants.
“The overview of the districts was taken, and specific guidelines were issued to officers to achieve targeted outcomes. SSP Pulwama was specifically directed to identify and take strict action against Over Ground Workers (OGWs) involved in the recent recruitment of two new individuals into terror ranks in the district,” the statement reads.
Kumar directed officers in the meeting to implement additional security measures in order to prevent militancy incidents. “Besides, the process for identifying hybrid terrorists and taking appropriate actions were also discussed in these meetings. ADGP also laid stress on strengthening the police-public relations, service-oriented policing which will help in gaining the confidence and trust of the general public,” the statement reads.
The ADG chaired a security review meeting with GoC Victor Force where he stressed upon launching joint operations against the foreign militants.
“Special focuses were given on actual numbers of FTs, their movements patterns and gathering of Humint and launching joint operations. GOC Victor force directed all Sector commanders and COs to dominate the area in night and conduct operations along with JKP,” said a Police spokesman in a statement.
The ADG stressed upon greater synergy amongst field officers. “All field officers shared the actual number and identification of hybrid terrorists. These meetings further accentuated the importance of fostering robust police-public relations and adopting a service-oriented approach to policing,” the statement said.
Kumar acknowledged the determined efforts Police and security forces in upholding law and order within these districts. “These meetings provided a platform for an insightful assessment of the prevailing security environment, counter-insurgency operations, and the strategies in place to sustain the atmosphere of peace and tranquillity,” the statement said.
Kumar along with GoC Victor Force visited Pulwama, Kulgam Shopian & Budgam districts where he chaired security review meetings with officers of Police and Army.
“At the onset of these meetings, SSsP of these respective districts briefed the chair about the prevailing security scenario of the districts and steps being taken towards anti-terrorism preparedness and maintenance of law and order- to further ameliorate the security situation in the area,” the statement said.
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