KISHTWAR, OCT 15: Strengthening the security and operational preparedness of the Jammu Zone, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu, Tejinder Singh, accompanied by Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range, Sargun Shukla, visited District Kishtwar and held a comprehensive security review meeting to assess the prevailing security scenario and the preparedness of police formations to meet emerging challenges.
During the review, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kishtwar, Sunny Gupta, briefed the senior officers on the district’s security situation, counter-terrorism preparedness, operational deployment, inter-range coordination and measures undertaken to prevent crime and curb narcotics-related activities. Security arrangements for vital installations and the overall functioning of the district’s policing apparatus also formed part of the assessment.
The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining a robust security grid through coordinated operational planning, effective intelligence gathering and continuous monitoring of the ground situation. The officers reviewed key policing priorities with a focus on strengthening field-level vigilance, improving information-sharing mechanisms and ensuring that potential security threats are identified and addressed promptly.
IGP Jammu stressed the need for proactive, intelligence-driven policing and sustained operational alertness, directing officers to maintain close coordination among police formations and other security agencies. He emphasised that effective intelligence development, timely assessment of security inputs and swift operational responses are essential to preventing disruptive activities and maintaining peace and stability.
Particular emphasis was laid on counter-terrorism preparedness, crime prevention, anti-narcotics enforcement and the protection of vital installations. The officers were also encouraged to strengthen supervisory mechanisms and ensure that personnel deployed across the district remain vigilant and prepared to respond to evolving security requirements.
The meeting was attended by senior police officers, Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs), Station House Officers (SHOs) and Police Post In-charges, reflecting the importance of coordinated action between supervisory leadership and field-level formations in implementing security measures effectively.
The visit highlighted the Jammu Zone Police leadership’s focus on reviewing operational readiness, reinforcing inter-range coordination and maintaining close oversight of security arrangements in Kishtwar.
District Police Kishtwar continues to focus on strengthening the security framework, preventing criminal activities and maintaining peace through coordinated, vigilant and intelligence-based policing.
