Srinagar, Apr 9 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Police have achieved a significant breakthrough in counter-terror operations in the Jammu region, with a high-altitude strategy helping security forces curb terrorist activities in difficult terrains, officials said on Thursday.
For the first time, more than 100 personnel have been awarded out-of-turn promotions, cash incentives and regularisation of Special Police Officers (SPOs) as constables for their role in anti-terror operations in the Jammu zone, they said.
According to officials, the Jammu region witnessed a resurgence of terrorist activities between 2021 and 2023, with outfits such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) attempting to expand their presence in mountainous areas.
They said a revised operational strategy, led by Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, played a key role in reversing the trend.
The strategy included the establishment of Temporary Operational Bases (TOBs) on high ridges and mid-altitude zones, areas that were earlier used by Terrioists for movement and concealment.
To strengthen operations, Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel were imparted training in jungle and mountain warfare and equipped with modern weapons and advanced gear, officials said.
The force was also augmented with fresh recruits and specialised units such as “Snow Leopards” and “Markhor” for high-altitude combat, they added.
Officials said the reward policy has also been enhanced, with higher incentives for personnel involved in high-risk operations targeting infiltrating terrorist.
They said coordinated efforts between the police and other security agencies in recent months have led to the dismantling of several terrorist networks and improved security in the region.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have lost 1,620 personnel in the fight against militancy over the years, officials said, adding that the latest achievements reflect the force’s evolving strategy and commitment to maintaining peace in the region.(NVI)
