Guv reviews security situation, election arrangements

Governor Satya Pal Malik chairing security review meeting in Srinagar on Saturday.
Governor Satya Pal Malik chairing security review meeting in Srinagar on Saturday.

Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Oct 6: In a meeting involving senior Civil, Police, Central Armed Police, Army and State and Central Intelligence agencies, Governor Satya Pal Malik undertook a detailed review of security management related issues at the Raj Bhavan.
The meeting was attended by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander; B.B. Vyas, and Vijay Kumar, Advisors to Governor; B V R Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary; Dilbag Singh, Director General of Police; Lt. Gen A K Bhat, GOC 15 Corps; Umang Narula, Principal Secretary to Governor; R K Goyal, Principal Secretary Home; Baseer Khan, Div. Commissioner Kashmir, Muneer Khan, ADGP, Home Guards, Security and Law and Order; S.P. Pani, IGP Kashmir; Ravideep Singh Sahi, IG, CRPF Kashmir; Sh. Zulfiquar Hassan, IG CRPF, and officers of State and Central Intelligence Agencies.
After obtaining sector- wise assessments of the prevailing security situation and arising challenges, Malik emphasized the crucial importance of maintaining a sustained close watch on the ground situation, and appreciated the sustained real time coordination and synergy between security forces and civil administration.
Considering the pattern of attempts to disturb law and order in the past few days the Governor especially stressed the need of a heightened vigil and ensuring the safety of protected persons and the security of all important establishments and installations.
He discussed about the issues related to the welfare of the police personnel and their families. Lauding the commitment of security forces towards their duty and bravery and sacrifices made by them during discharge of their duties, he stressed “it is our responsibility to take care of welfare of our police personnel and their families.” He directed that every possible effort be made to assuage their grievances.
The meeting discussed security arrangements made for the smooth conduct of the forthcoming elections to the Urban Local Bodies and Panchayats and the need of a safe environment for the elections.