Jammu Tawi, Jan 11: Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone, Jammu Mukesh Singh Monday visited Mendhar sub-division in district Poonch to review the security scenario of border areas.
He was accompanied by DIG of police RP range Vivek Gupta and SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral.
During his visit IGP Jammu zone took a joint security review meeting in which officers from army, intelligence and police participated.
“Discussion was held on the recent militancy module of JK Ghaznavi force busted by the Police and the army in the past few weeks and guidelines were provided regarding further investigation of the case,” officials said, adding, “The IGP also inspected the recent recoveries of arms and ammunition in Mendhar area and discussed the information revealed by militant associates during their interrogation.”
SSP Poonch gave a Power-Point presentation and briefed the officers on present status of the case and future strategies to thwart militancy related incidents.
“IGP Jammu visited police station Mendhar where guard of honour was presented to him,” the statement said, adding that “Few public delegations also met him and apprised him about the area. These delegates appreciated the role of Jammu and Kashmir police in conducting peaceful DDC elections and good work done by Mendhar police in taking action against anti national and social elements.”
The IGP Singh interacted with police officers and officials and appreciated their role in busting the militant module and urged them to work with more zeal and dedication to wipe out any attempt to revive terrorism in the area. “He also decorated officers who received the DGP medal recently. Later on, he along with DIG RP Range and SSP Poonch visited KG Brigade Headquarter and interacted with brigade commanders and other officers regarding security situation on the LOC and CFVs,” officials told KNO.
Talking to media persons, IGP Jammu said that militant outfits tried to target religious places but their plans were foiled.
“We are keeping a close vigil on every step of the situation and there are reports of movement on launch pads of militants on the other side of LoC. Army and police are foiling every nefarious design,” IGP said.
