Srinagar, Oct 13 (NVI): Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday directed senior police officers to intensify intelligence-based operations, strengthen border security and enhance coordination among security agencies to address emerging challenges and maintain peace across the Union Territory.
Prabhat chaired an operational review meeting in hybrid mode at Police Control Room (PCR), Kashmir, to assess the prevailing security situation and review the operational preparedness of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
During the meeting, senior officers briefed the DGP on the prevailing security scenario, operational preparedness and measures being undertaken to strengthen intelligence-gathering mechanisms and maintain peace and security across the Union Territory.
Emphasising the need for heightened vigilance, Prabhat called for focused operations based on actionable intelligence, intensified patrolling and stronger area domination to improve security preparedness.
He stressed seamless information sharing and closer coordination among district police units, intelligence agencies and other security forces to ensure effective operational outcomes.
The DGP also underscored the importance of leveraging available technology to strengthen surveillance, improve situational awareness and enhance the response capabilities of field formations.
Reviewing security arrangements in border areas, he directed officers to maintain close surveillance over sensitive locations and strengthen efforts to prevent infiltration and other security threats. He also emphasised greater engagement with local communities to build trust and encourage timely sharing of information.
Prabhat further stressed the effective use of the tenant verification application and directed officers to ensure that digital records of tenants and their verification status remained updated.
Emphasising supervision and institutional discipline, the DGP directed senior officers to conduct frequent inspections of police stations to review official records, assess the upkeep and hygiene of police premises, and ensure the welfare and proper living conditions of police personnel.
He also called for routine checks to ensure discipline, punctuality, professional conduct and operational readiness among police personnel at all levels.
The DGP directed the Traffic Police to intensify enforcement against traffic violations, ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations and take appropriate action against offenders. He stressed sustained efforts to improve road safety, facilitate smooth traffic movement and enhance public convenience.
Concluding the meeting, Prabhat called upon officers to remain alert, proactive and operationally prepared, while ensuring effective coordination to address emerging security challenges and maintain peace across Jammu and Kashmir.
The meeting was attended by senior police officers, including Special Director General of Police (Coordination), Additional DGPs of CID and Armed Police, Inspector Generals of Police of various wings and zones, range-level Deputy Inspectors General, district Senior Superintendents of Police, officers from Police Headquarters and other specialised units.
The meeting was also attended by officers representing traffic, security, railways, cybercrime, crime investigation, counter-intelligence and other operational formations of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.—(NVI)
