Jammu: As drone threat has been looming large in the recent past and has been a challenge for the security forces, the Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh on Tuesday stressed on anti-drone measures while reviewing the security scenario to be put in place ahead of Independence Day celebrations across the region.
Convening a meeting with Army, BSF, CAPF, Intelligence agencies, Police Security wing and civil administration here, Singh stressed on anti-drone measures besides border deployment grid, launching of offensive operation in Rajouri and Kishtwar vis-à-vis preventive measures needed to be taken in other districts as well.
The meeting was chaired in the run-up to Independence Day and to discuss the Police and security arrangements being planned in view of the prevailing security scenario of Jammu Region.
The senior officers also presented a thorough powerpoint presentation regarding proposed deployment by district police and security wing at and around the venue (Maulana Azad Stadium) and in Jammu district for smooth and peaceful conduct of the celebrations.
Thereafter, a detailed briefing was given by all officers on overall security assessment and emerging threat perception.
The top cop addressing the subordinates highlighted the latest trends in terror activities and urged each agency to work towards mitigating the threat.
Joint nakas at vulnerable locations and at inter district boundaries were also stressed upon.
While maintaining high level of alertness, Singh stressed to ensure peaceful culmination of ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra ending on August 11 and laid stress upon implementation of “Har Ghar Tiranga” programme and suggested that the Bands of Army, BSF, CRPF and J&K Police should perform every day at important locations within Jammu city and distribute National flags to public who gather for the band performance.
However, senior officers from various para-military forces, army, intelligence, security and traffic attended the meeting. (UNI)
