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IGP Jammu Zone Bhim Sen Tuti conducted a thorough security review of the National Highway and key installations. He was accompanied by DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range Shiv Kumar Sharma and district SSPs. The assessment covered Gangyal, Samba, Kathua, and Lakhanpur, with directives for enhanced patrolling and surveillance. The IGP emphasized securing fuel depots, power stations, and communication hubs while improving crisis response.

Key Points: IGP Jammu Bhim Sen Tuti Reviews National Highway Security With DIG Sharma

  • IGP Jammu assessed security at Gangyal, Samba, Kathua, and Lakhanpur
  • Directed increased patrolling and CCTV surveillance
  • Focused on fuel depots and power stations
  • Stressed inter-agency coordination and mock drills
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J-K: IGP Jammu conducts security review of National Highway, critical installations

IGP Jammu Zone leads security review of National Highway and critical installations, orders enhanced patrolling and surveillance to counter threats.

"Special emphasis was placed on securing critical installations such as fuel depots, power stations, and communication hubs. – Official Statement"

Jammu, May 4

Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, accompanied by DIG Jammu-Samba-Kathua Range, Shiv Kumar Sharma, conducted an extensive review of security arrangements along the National Highway and critical installations.

As per an official release, the security assessment covered key locations, including Gangyal, Samba City, Kathua, Lakhanpur, Police Post Basantpur, Mahanpur, Police Post Rampur, Majalta, Police Post Manwal, Jindrah, and Domel.

The IGP evaluated existing security measures, identified vulnerabilities, and directed necessary enhancements to ensure the safety of commuters and vital infrastructure.

Given the strategic significance of the National Highway, special emphasis was placed on securing critical installations such as fuel depots, power stations, and communication hubs. The IGP instructed increased deployment of personnel, enhanced surveillance, and improved inter-agency coordination to mitigate potential threats, an official statement said.

The IGP issued directives for heightened security measures, including intensified patrolling, random checkpoints, and the use of modern surveillance tools like CCTV monitoring. He also stressed the importance of community policing and regular mock drills to ensure swift crisis response.

The IGP was joined by Shobhit Saxena, SSP Kathua; Joginder Singh, SSP Jammu; and Virender Singh Manhas, SSP Samba, during the inspection.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
Good to see proactive measures being taken for NH security. This highway is the lifeline of J&K and must be protected at all costs. Hope they also focus on preventing stone pelting incidents which have troubled commuters in the past. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
Security reviews are important but implementation matters more. Many times we see checkpoints being lax after a few weeks. Hope this time there's proper follow-up. Also, why no mention of drone surveillance? It's 2024!
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Amit S.
As someone who frequently travels on this route, I appreciate the focus on community policing. Local cooperation is key for intelligence gathering. But please ensure security checks don't cause unnecessary delays for regular commuters.
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Neha T.
Glad to see critical infrastructure getting attention. After the Pulwama attack, we can't take any chances. But hope they also consider environmental factors - too many checkpoints sometimes mean long queues with engines running, causing pollution.
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Sanjay P.
Mock drills are a good initiative! Our forces need to be prepared for any situation. The mention of inter-agency coordination is crucial - often different departments don't communicate well during emergencies. Jai Hind!
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Kavita R.
While security is paramount, I hope they maintain a balance. Too much militarization can make civilians uncomfortable. The focus should be on smart surveillance rather than visible armed presence everywhere. Just my two cents.

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