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Home Secretary Chairs Critical Security Review in Jammu & Kashmir

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan is chairing a crucial joint security review meeting in Jammu & Kashmir with all security and intelligence agencies. The meeting aims to assess ongoing counter-terror operations, with a specific focus on dismantling the network of Over Ground Workers (OGWs) who support terrorists. The review also addresses the recent spurt in drone activities along the International Border and Line of Control. This high-level meeting follows directives from Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intensify counter-terror operations in a mission mode.

Key Points: J&K Security Review: Home Secretary Chairs Joint Agency Meet

  • Review of anti-terror operations
  • Crackdown on OGW networks
  • Addressing drone threats on borders
  • Formulating joint security strategy
  • Ensuring zero infiltration
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Union Home Secy to chair joint review meet in J&K today

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan leads a high-level joint security review in J&K, focusing on anti-terror ops, OGW networks, and drone threats.

"The focus... is going to be the continuing anti-terrorist operations, counter-intelligence and identification of the terror over ground workers - Officials"

Jammu, Jan 15

After chairing separate meetings with senior officers of J&K Police, CRPF and the BSF, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will chair the joint meeting of all the security and intelligence agencies here on Thursday.

Officials said after taking separate perspectives from all concerned agencies about the security situation on the ground, the Union Home Secretary will review security jointly with J&K Police, CAPFs, and Central and UT intelligence agencies.

The Union Home Secretary also had a separate meeting with the Army top brass on Wednesday.

"The focus of today's review meeting is going to be the continuing anti-terrorist operations, counter-intelligence and identification of the terror over ground workers (OGWs), who act as eyes and ears for the terrorists. The Union Home Secretary wanted views of all security agencies engaged in anti-terror operations and anti-infiltration measures in J&K, and that is why the meetings with CRPF, BSF and JKP top brass were held separately and a detailed review of ongoing operations, especially in mountainous areas, was taken," officials said.

The Army is engaged in counter-infiltration measures along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch, Rajouri and partly in Jammu district of Jammu division and Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara districts of the Valley.

The BSF is deployed on the International Border (IB) with Pakistan in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts.

The Army, CRPF and J&K Police carry out operations against the terrorists in the hinterland, including the hilly areas of Doda, Kishtwar, Kathua, Udhampur and other districts.

Officials added that a joint strategy is likely to be formulated during the meeting to step up operations to eliminate the terrorists hiding in the hinterland while ensuring zero infiltration at the LoC and the IB.

The Central and UT intelligence agencies say that cracking the OGW network will help in eliminating the terrorists who can't survive without food, clothing and other necessities for a long time and without support from the OGWs.

Of late, there has been a spurt in drone activities along the IB and the LoC. This is also getting special attention during the joint security review meeting.

The Union Home Secretary's visit to J&K comes less than a week after the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, reviewed the security situation in J&K at a top-level review meeting in New Delhi on January 8.

The joint meeting is expected to ensure that the directions given by the Union Home Minister to step up counter-terror operations targeting terrorist infrastructure and terror financing in a mission mode are implemented on the ground.

- IANS

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Sarah B
While security is paramount, I hope these meetings also consider the impact on daily life for ordinary Kashmiris. There needs to be a balance between strong counter-terror ops and ensuring civilians don't feel perpetually under siege. A holistic approach is needed.
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Vikram M
The drone threat is a serious new challenge. Pakistan is using technology to smuggle weapons and drugs. Our agencies need to be two steps ahead with tech-based solutions. Proud of our jawans guarding the LoC in this bitter cold. 🫡
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Priya S
Meetings in Delhi and now on-ground in J&K. Shows the government's focus. But the real test is implementation. Hope the joint strategy translates to better coordination between agencies on the ground. Too often there is overlap or gaps.
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Rohit P
Zero infiltration is the goal, but it's a very long border with difficult terrain. Our BSF and Army deserve all the resources and modern equipment. Salute to their bravery. The focus on hinterland ops in Doda, Kishtwar is also important.
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Kavya N
Security reviews are necessary, but so is winning hearts and minds. The youth in J&K need opportunities, not just security crackdowns. Development and employment can do more to dry up the pool of OGWs than any operation. Just my two cents.

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