Sinha reviews security at UHQ meeting
Fayaz Bukhari
Srinagar, Oct 24: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today directed the security forces to go all out against the terrorism and its eco-system in Jammu and Kashmir so that peace remains intact.
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The LG directed this while chairing a crucial Unified Headquarters (UHQ) meeting in Srinagar to devise a fresh strategy to combat fresh threats, especially attacks on the vital infrastructure projects and migrant workers.
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Sinha chaired a crucial UHQ meeting at Raj Bhawan this morning which was attended by the heads of all security agencies and administration. The meeting was held after two back-to-back security reviews taken by LG post Gagangeer attack in which a Kashmiri doctor and six migrant workers were killed.
Among those who attended the meeting were Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Northern Army Commander M V Suchindera Kumar, GOC of Srinagar based 15 Corps Lt General Prashant Srivastava, ADGP Vijay Kumar, ADGP Jammu Anand Jain, IGP Kashmir VK Bhirdi, IG BSF, IGs of Central Paramilitary forces, Director Intelligence Bureau, Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo and Principal Secretary Home.
An official said that the LG took serious note of the recent attack at Gagangeer in district Ganderbal and sought feedback from the heads of security agencies as to how terrorists managed to reach the secured area of Gangangeer.
He said that Sinha called for a collective approach of security agencies to wipe out terrorism and its ecosystem from J&K. “He laid special emphasis on uprooting the terror network in Kashmir and directed the heads of security agencies to go tough on the terror sympathisers and Over Ground Workers”.
The officials said that the LG sought details from the Army officers including Northern Army Commander about the successful infiltration attempts this year so far and the number of “foreign terrorists active in both regions.”
“He called for the highest level of vigil on the LoC and International Border (IB) to prevent possible infiltration bids ahead of snowfall”.
“Sinha directed that innocents shouldn’t be touched and culprits including terrorists shouldn’t be spared. He told the officials that the OGW network of the terror groups should be wiped out.”
“He asked the security officials to track down those involved in the Gagangeer attack and punish them sternly”.
The LG also directed the security grid to deal effectively with the challenge of narco-terror and act swiftly against those involved in drug trade.
Sinha stressed for thorough security audits of all vital Infrastructure projects and security installations across J&K and asked the security agencies to ensure their safety and security.
The LG also asked the security heads to ensure solid security cover for migrant workers working at various projects across J&K.
“Enhancement of security at important developmental projects was also discussed and steps to be taken were fine-tuned as well.”
The official said the LG told the heads of the security agencies that it is their duty and top-most priority to ensure a secure, peaceful and stable life for common man in J&K.
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