IGP Jammu holds security review of NH, critical installations

Jammu, May 4: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu zone, Bhim Sen Tuti has conducted a comprehensive review of security arrangements along the National Highway and critical installations.

He was accompanied by DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma; SSP Kathua, Shobhit Saxena; SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh and SSP Samba, Virender Singh Manhas during the inspection on May 3.

The security assessment covered key locations, including Gangyal; Samba city; Kathua; Lakhanpur; Police Post Basantpur; Mahanpur; Police Post Rampur; Majalta; Police Post Manwal; Jindrah, and Domel.

The IGP evaluated existing security measures, identified vulnerabilities and directed necessary enhancements to ensure the safety of commuters and vital infrastructure.

Given the strategic significance of the National Highway, special emphasis was placed on securing critical installations such as fuel depots, power stations, and communication hubs.

IGP Tuti instructed increased deployment of personnel, enhanced surveillance, and improved inter-agency coordination to mitigate potential threats. He issued directives for heightened security measures, including intensified patrolling, random checkpoints, and the use of modern surveillance tools like CCTV monitoring.

IGP also stressed upon the importance of community policing and regular mock drills to ensure swift crisis response.