Srinagar: Director General of CRPF K Durga Prasad reviewed the security situation in unrest-hit Kashmir during a two-day visit to the valley.
Prasad, who arrived here on Sunday, visited Qazigund in south, Sopore in north and Srinagar in central Kashmir, a CRPF spokesman said on Monday.
During his visit, the DG, CRPF reviewed the security situation in the valley and also boosted the morale of the troops deployed there.
“Besides addressing a Sainik Sammelan in Srinagar, Prasad visited Sopore in north Kashmir where he took stock of the ground situation and interacted with CRPF officers and personnel,” the spokesman said.
The DG, CRPF also visited Qazigund where he reviewed the security scenario of south Kashmir.
“To boost the morale of the troops, the DG specifically chose the Christmas day to be with the jawans. At Qazigund, he appreciated the role of the CRPF QAT which performed very well during the last few encounters in south Kashmir,” the spokesman said.
Prasad directed the CRPF personnel to uphold the human values while performing their duties with complete dedication, he added.
During the visit, he also presented DG’s Commendation Discs to several personnel who performed exceedingly well on the operational front.
CRPF’s new Srinagar IG takes charge
Srinagar: Ravideep Singh Sahi on Monday took over as Inspector General of CRPF, Srinagar, following transfer of incumbent Atul Karwal to headquarters of the paramilitary force at New Delhi.
Sahi took charge of the Central Reserve Police Force at a simple ceremony, a spokesman of the CRPF said. “Sahi joined CRPF as Assistant Commandant in 1986 and has vast experience of working in various operational theatres across the country including J&K, Punjab, Chhatishgarh and North East,” the spokesman said.
He said Sahi also worked on deputation to Lok Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India.
“Sahi looks forward to work with other security agencies and J&K Administration for maintaining peace with the support and cooperation of the people of the Valley,” the spokesman said.