STATE TIMES NEWS
JAMMU: To review the security situation in Jammu region, Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh, chaired a high level meeting with officers of civil administration, police, army, BSF and Para Military forces here on Wednesday.
IGP Jammu, Danesh Rana, DIG Jammu-Kathua range Ashkoor Ahmad Wani, DCs and SSPs of Jammu, Samba, Kathua and Udhampur were present in the meeting.
IGP Jammu informed the meeting that the Yatra has been resumed today from Jammu with adequate security arrangements for their onward journey. He apprised that all necessary arrangements have been put in place for safety of Amarnathji Yatris during their stay and Yatra. While addressing the officers, Dr Nirmal Singh directed them to put synergised efforts to maintain peace and harmony in the region. He asked the DCs to convene meetings with civil society members to seek their support in this regard. He instructed the Police authorities to establish additional Nakas and enhance patrolling on national highway. The DCs and SSPs of Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Kishtwar and Doda also attended the meeting through video conferencing. The Deputy CM directed them to make sure that there is no lapse in the security arrangements during Amarnath Yatra. He also asked them to prepare an effective mechanism for smooth conduct of forthcoming religious Yatras in their respective districts. He directed the BSF authorities to beef up border management system and remain extra vigilant on international border. Dr. Singh exhorted upon all the agencies to work in a coordinated manner and put maximum efforts in dealing with any serious situation.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Chief Minister appealed the people to remain vigilant against the nefarious designs of anti-social elements who are hell bent upon creating a wedge in the society to meet their vested interests.
