Kupwara/Handwara, Sep 20: Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar, on Sunday visited Kupwara and Handwara to review the prevailing security situation, counter-terrorism measures, law and order preparedness, crime scenario and overall operational readiness in the two north Kashmir districts.
The IGP was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General, North Kashmir Range, Dr Vinod Kumar.
During his visit to Kupwara, SSP Kupwara Al Tahir Gilani briefed the IGP on the prevailing security situation, ongoing counter-terrorism operations, intelligence inputs, area domination measures, security of vulnerable locations, law and order preparedness and the crime situation in the district.
Kumar also visited the Tactical Operational Base at Dardpora, where he interacted with SOG personnel and took stock of their operational preparedness and field deployment.
He appreciated the commitment, dedication and professionalism of the personnel deployed in challenging operational areas and stressed the need to maintain a high level of alertness, coordination and operational preparedness.
Later, the IGP visited Handwara, where SSP Handwara Tahir Saleem Khan briefed him on various security and operational aspects, including ongoing counter-terrorism operations, intelligence inputs, area domination measures, security of vulnerable locations and the overall crime situation.
During the Handwara visit, Kumar stressed the importance of a public-friendly approach to policing, improved crime disposal and strategies tailored to ground-level requirements.
He also emphasised the need to maintain high operational preparedness and ensure a prompt and effective response to emerging security and law and order challenges.
The IGP appreciated the commitment and professionalism of police personnel deployed in challenging operational areas and urged all ranks to remain vigilant and continue discharging their duties with dedication to ensure the safety and security of the public.
