HANDWARA, OCT 14: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Handwara, Sajad Khaliq Bhat, chaired a comprehensive security review meeting at District Police Headquarters, Handwara, to assess the prevailing security situation, review operational preparedness and reinforce preventive policing measures across the police district.
The meeting was attended by Gazetted Officers, Station House Officers (SHOs) and Duty Officers (DOs), with detailed deliberations on security hotspots, vulnerability mapping, deployment arrangements, investigation of cases under the NDPS and UAPA Acts, law-and-order preparedness and measures to prevent potential security threats.
During the review, SSP Handwara directed officers to further strengthen the security grid, intensify patrolling and naka checking, maintain heightened vigilance at sensitive locations and ensure timely preventive action against elements posing a potential threat to peace and public order. He emphasised the need for proactive, intelligence-led policing and effective monitoring of vulnerable areas to identify emerging challenges and prevent untoward incidents.
Stress was also laid on appropriate surveillance outside prison premises, in accordance with established legal procedures, to detect suspicious activities and address potential security concerns.
Highlighting the growing importance of digital vigilance, SSP Bhat directed officers to closely monitor social media platforms for provocative, misleading and unlawful content capable of disturbing public tranquillity. He stressed that appropriate action must be taken in accordance with law, while police personnel should maintain strict cyber hygiene, protect official information and remain alert to emerging cyber threats.
Women’s safety and public protection featured prominently in the deliberations. The SSP directed officers to strengthen patrolling around educational institutions, marketplaces and other vulnerable locations. He also stressed the need for prompt, sensitive and effective handling of complaints involving women and girls.
Emphasising public cooperation as a cornerstone of effective policing, SSP Handwara called for strengthening beat policing, maintaining regular interaction with local residents and conducting frequent visits to sensitive and vulnerable areas. He directed officers to ensure transparent and time-bound redressal of public grievances to enhance public confidence and reinforce police-public relations.
The SSP further stressed close coordination among Handwara Police, the Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), emphasising effective information sharing, operational synergy and coordinated responses to emerging security challenges.
Appreciating the dedication and professionalism of police personnel, SSP Bhat urged all ranks to discharge their duties with renewed commitment, discipline and vigilance. He underscored that sustained preventive action, operational readiness, community engagement and inter-agency coordination remain essential to maintaining peace and security across Police District Handwara.
He reiterated that Handwara Police remains committed to safeguarding public safety, maintaining law and order and ensuring a secure and peaceful environment through professional, proactive and people-oriented policing.
