Police, Army top brass finalises strategies for peaceful I-Day in Jammu Div

    Jammu Tawi, Aug 02: Top brass of security establishments in Jammu has reviewed the security situation and finalised their respective counter strategies for ensuring peaceful upcoming Independence  Day (I-Day) in Jammu Division.

    In a meeting convened by the Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, Jammu, Mukesh Singh Monday interacted via video conferencing with Range Deputy Inspector Generals and District SSP of Jammu Zone.

    Official sources told that the meeting discussed the overall security scenario and other measures to be taken in the run up to August 5 and 15 August, in the wake of present prevailing security scenario and recent drone attack at Jammu Airport.                                                    

    A police spokesman said that a detailed briefing was given by Range DIGs and District SSPs on overall security assessment of their respective ranges and security arrangements that are being proposed to be made for I-Day celebrations.

    ADGP asked the District SSP to maintain close liaison with Intelligence Agencies, Central Armed Para Military forces, Army and to step up vigil and security in the District to check any attempt of infiltration, movement of anti-national elements and to forestall any ill-conceived plan of militants.

    They were also instructed to keep close watch on social media activities.

    In another meeting chaired by the GOC 16 Corps today reviewed the intelligence and security situation in Jammu region.

    The meeting sought to achieve enhanced coordination between security, administration and intelligence agencies.

    As per defence spokesperson Lt Col Devender Anand, top officials of Indian Army, Civil Administration and Paramilitary Forces and Intelligence agencies attended the meeting.

    He added that GOC appreciated the synergy of effort achieved by the Indian Army, Security Forces and Civil Administration.

    He expressed confidence and satisfaction over efforts in negating multifarious threats.