SSP reviews security at Ransoo

Ramban, Nov 24: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) along with officers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) today conducted a comprehensive security review of Shiv Khori Shrine in Ransoo and its adjoining areas to ensure robust security measures and effective crowd management for the safety of pilgrims and locals.

According to police spokesman, Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Paramveer Singh accompanied by officers from CRPF, (126 Battalion), Dy.SP Headquarters Reasi Neeraj Padyar. PC Pouni Ashwani Sharma, SHO Ransoo, and CRPF personnel stationed at Shiv Khori.

During the review, Dy SP, PC, Pouni presented a detailed briefing on the deployment of manpower and current security arrangements in the area. SSP inspected the security arrangements along the Yatra route, including the main track, where additional measures have been implemented to enhance surveillance.

He emphasised maintaining strict vigilance against anti-national and anti-social elements and issued specific directions to the District Police and CRPF officers for bolstering security protocols.

The review covered all security drills related to the Shiv Khori Shrine, the Yatra route, and safety arrangements for the thousands of pilgrims visiting the holy site daily. SSP also interacted with Road Opening Party (ROP) commanders’ en route from Pouni to Ransoo to assess their preparedness.

Highlighting the importance of preemptive measures, SSP directed officers to carry out verification and census of migrants, workers, pony porters, and other individuals operating in Ransoo town and surrounding areas. Random checks of hotels and residential accommodations were also instructed to verify the antecedents of visitors and prevent any suspicious activity.

Acknowledging recent attempts to revive militancy in certain parts of Reasi district, SSP instructed officers to revisit the list of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) associated with police stations in the area. He also stressed the need for rigorous monitoring of social media platforms such as Facebook and Whatsapp to counter emerging patterns of radicalisation.

SSP also supervised ongoing Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) in the Pouni-Ransoo belt and reiterated the importance of inter-agency coordination and cooperation.

He urged all security forces deployed in the area to work in synergy to prevent any untoward incidents.