DIG Shiv Kumar reviews security preparedness in J&K’s Udhampur, orders intensified vigilance

Jammu, May 03: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police, Udhampur-Reasi Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, chaired an operations-cum-security review meeting on Sunday, stressing the need to further strengthen the intelligence network through effective asset cultivation and sustained community engagement.

He passed these directions at the meeting at the Majalta police station in Udhampur district and reviewed operational preparedness during his visits to the headquarters of 84 Brigade Rampur, Majalta and Police Post Khoon, officials said.

He directed officers to intensify Long Range Patrols (LRPs), Short Range Patrols (SRPs) and Cordon and Search Operations (CASOs) to maintain heightened vigilance and operational efficiency.

Sharma also ordered firm legal action against offenders involved in cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, besides Over Ground Workers (OGWs), including initiation of property attachment proceedings wherever warranted.

He underscored the importance of regular interaction with village heads and prominent citizens to ensure the timely flow of actionable intelligence.

The DIG further directed stringent action against drug peddlers and bovine smugglers, citing their alleged nexus with other unlawful and anti-national activities.

To strengthen the overall security grid, he ordered activation of Village Defence Guards (VDGs), intensified naka checking, enhanced patrolling and effective night domination measures in vulnerable areas.

Later, during a public interaction at Battal Morh, Sharma urged locals to cooperate with the police in maintaining peace and order.

He assured prompt redressal of public grievances and reiterated the force’s commitment to strengthening community-police partnership for ensuring a safe and secure environment, the officials said.