DGP Prabhat outlines new Kashmir security plan

Srinagar, Nov 6: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday outlined a new security strategy for Kashmir, calling for stronger coordination, enhanced vigilance, and smarter surveillance.

Chairing a high-level security review meeting at the Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir to assess the prevailing security situation in the Valley and to strategise measures for further strengthening the security and intelligence grid, DGP Prabhat emphasised strengthening the city’s security grid through advanced surveillance, effective inter-agency coordination, and proactive field engagement.

He directed officers to establish dynamic and surprise checkpoints at strategic and vulnerable points to enhance area domination and deterrence.

DGP Prabhat instructed officers to maintain seamless communication between adjoining districts for inter-district security coordination and real-time information sharing.

Stressing the importance of operational agility, the DGP directed districts to enhance their Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) with improved mobility, training, and equipment.

He also called for modernisation and upgradation of the communication network to ensure uninterrupted and secure connectivity across all levels.

The DGP reiterated the importance of professionalism, alertness, and people-friendly policing while maintaining the highest levels of operational readiness.

He reviewed the existing arrangements and issued directions aimed at enhancing overall coordination, efficiency, and field readiness.

The meeting was attended by Special DG Coordination Syed Javaid Mujtaba Gillani, IGP Kashmir Zone, IG CRPF (KOS), IG CRPF (Srinagar Sector), range DIGs of J&K, DIG SSB Srinagar, DIGs CRPF (South and North Srinagar), all district SSPs of Kashmir Zone, SSP PCR Kashmir, SP PC Srinagar, and other senior officers.

At the outset, participating officers briefed the DGP on the current security scenario and operational preparedness in their respective jurisdictions.