Jammu, Mar 24 (NVI): Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan on Monday directed authorities to ensure stringent and fool-proof security arrangements at all tourist destinations across Jammu and Kashmir, in view of the upcoming tourist season.
The directions were issued during a high-level review meeting chaired by the Home Secretary via video conferencing, focusing on safeguarding tourists and strengthening the overall security grid across the Union Territory.
Senior officials, including Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Home Secretary Chandraker Bharti, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, along with top police and intelligence officers, attended the meeting and briefed him on the prevailing security situation.
Emphasizing heightened vigilance at major tourist hotspots, Mohan instructed agencies to prevent any untoward incidents that could impact tourism, especially as a surge in tourist arrivals is expected in the coming weeks.
He also reviewed ongoing anti-terror operations in forested and mountainous areas, directing forces to step up operations in upper reaches where movement tends to increase following snowmelt.
A coordinated strategy involving the Indian Army, paramilitary forces, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Special Operations Group (SOG) is being implemented to neutralize threats and dismantle terror networks in difficult terrains.
Additionally, the meeting reviewed the financial position of the police force for the current fiscal and discussed requirements for 2026–27, with modernization and resource strengthening identified as key priorities.
The Home Secretary stressed proactive measures, close monitoring, and seamless inter-agency coordination to ensure peace, stability, and a secure environment for both residents and visitors.(NVI)
