Srinagar, Oct 13 (KNS): Director General of Police (DGP) Jammu and Kashmir Nalin Prabhat on Tuesday directed police officers to intensify intelligence-based operations, strengthen security in border areas and maintain heightened vigilance across the Union Territory to counter infiltration and other emerging security threats.

Chairing a high-level operational review meeting in hybrid mode at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, the DGP called for increased patrolling, stronger area domination and focused operations based on actionable intelligence.

He stressed the need for closer coordination among district police, intelligence agencies and other security forces, directing officers to ensure timely sharing of information for effective security operations.

Senior officers briefed the DGP on the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness, intelligence-gathering measures and steps taken to maintain peace across Jammu and Kashmir.

Prabhat directed field formations to strengthen surveillance in sensitive areas and make effective use of available technology to improve situational awareness and operational response.

He also called for enhanced security arrangements in border areas, close monitoring of vulnerable locations and coordinated measures to prevent infiltration and other security threats.

The DGP stressed the importance of maintaining engagement with local communities to build public trust and encourage the timely sharing of security-related information.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

During the meeting, Prabhat directed officers to ensure effective use of the tenant verification application and maintain updated digital records of tenants and their verification status.

He also instructed senior officers to conduct frequent inspections of police stations to assess the maintenance of official records, operational readiness and working conditions of personnel.

The DGP said regular inspections should also focus on discipline, punctuality, professional conduct, cleanliness and the welfare of police personnel.

Reviewing traffic enforcement, Prabhat directed the Traffic Police to intensify action against violations and ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations.

He called for sustained measures to improve road safety, regulate traffic movement and minimise inconvenience to commuters.

The meeting was attended by senior officers from Police Headquarters, CID, Armed Police, Kashmir and Jammu zones, Traffic Police, Crime Branch, Cyber Crime, Railways and other specialised wings.

Range Deputy Inspectors General, district Senior Superintendents of Police and officers from various police formations also participated.

Concluding the review, the DGP directed all formations to remain alert, strengthen operational preparedness and maintain coordination to address security challenges across Jammu and Kashmir. (KNS)