IGP BSF calls on Lt Governor, briefs him about security scenario

Lt Governor and IGP BSF during meeting on Thursday.
Lt Governor and IGP BSF during meeting on Thursday.

Excelsior Correspondent

SRINAGAR, July 16: Rajesh Mishra, IGP, BSF, Kashmir today called on the Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chandra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan and briefed him about the security situation in the area of his responsibility.
The Lt Governor and the IGP discussed about issues concerning effective security management and overall security environment in Kashmir.
He advised the IGP for heightened surveillance on all fronts to meet the security challenges in J&K, besides taking steps for welfare of the BSF personnel, engaged in difficult duties
He stressed on maintaining a sustained coordination between all the security forces and lauded their role in safeguarding the territorial integrity and the internal security of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ghulam Hassan Mir, former Minister and senior leader of Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) also met Lieutenant Governor.
The former Minister discussed with the Lt Governor about various issues pertaining to regularization of casual labourers in various departments; redressal of mining related issues and other issues of public importance.
Sharing his views on the present development scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, the former Minister said that the people of J&K have high expectations from the present Government and expressed hope that the Government would meet the developmental aspirations of the people of the UT.
The Lt Governor observed that the Administration is taking necessary measures to address the issues concerning people of J&K.
He assured the former Minister that all the genuine issues projected by him would be reviewed for their early redressal and urged him to continue his sustained endeavours for promoting public welfare.