LG calls for security of vital infrastructure projects

Ganderbal, Oct 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday called for stricter safety of workers at vital infrastructure projects in Kashmir.

He travelled to Gagangeer, Ganderbal, to interact with officers and workers of the project implementing agency and to review the security measures on the project site.

During his visit, the LG chaired a meeting of officers of Police, civil administration, project implementing agency, and other security agencies and directed that the security grid should be further strengthened to ensure zero terror incidents to push rapid social and economic development.

During the meeting, he underlined the need for securing vital infrastructure projects across J&K and putting in place a multi-pronged and foolproof mechanism for coordination with project implementing agencies to prevent security breaches.

He said the safety and security of workers and officers working on key infrastructure projects is the highest priority for the government.

The LG emphasised the need for stricter access control and regular patrolling around the project sites. He also directed the security forces and the Police to conduct coordinated counter-terrorism operations proactively to wipe out terrorism in J&K.