Govt constitutes sub-committee to finalise SOPs to avert border breaches in future

Srinagar, Sep 06: Government of Jammu & Kashmir has constituted a sub-committee to finalise the draft Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Border Protection Grid.

The Committee comprises of ADGP, Hqrs, PHQ, J&K as Chairman; ADGP, Jammu Zone; Joint Director, IB; IG BSF, Jammu Frontier; Representative from office of the Divisional Commissioner, Jammu (Civil Administration)as members.

The Committee shall peruse the old and current data on the breaches that have occurred at the Border in order to arrive at comprehensive modus operandi to avert such breaches in future.

The Committee has to devise a mechanism to raise alerts by the BSF about “Potential Breaches”, “Suspected Breaches” and “Confirmed Breaches” and the role of J&K Police after such alerts.

The Committee has to identify a common platform for inter operate-ability in the form of a common control room so that there is smooth flow of information thereby ensuring an efficient and robust mechanism in the transition zone (hinterland) between the border area and the NH44. It has also to clearly define the roles and responsibilities of all the stake holders.

It has to create a mechanism for regular interaction among all the stakeholders to take stock of the progress made in the cases of breach (s) and update appropriate provision in the SOP, if necessary.

The Committee shall finalize the draft SOP by or before 30.09.2024.

The Chairman of Committee may co-opt any other officer/official who can contribute towards finalization of the draft SOP.