Bandipora, Nov 11 (KNS): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bandipora Tahir Saleem conducted a two-day tour of Gurez subdivision, reviewing security arrangements, crime-related issues and operational preparedness of police units deployed in the border region, officials said on Wednesday.

Accompanied by SDPO Gurez Manzoor Ahmed, the SSP visited several police establishments, including Police Stations Gurez and Tulail, Police Posts Izmarg and Buduab, Border Police Posts Dassi Tarbal, Sati-Naar and Hajibal-Nar, besides Traffic Check Post Kanzalwan.

According to police, Saleem assessed the prevailing security situation, intelligence-gathering mechanisms and functioning of police units operating in the subdivision.

He also interacted with officers and personnel stationed in the area and reviewed their operational readiness.

During the visit, the SSP travelled to the border villages of Chorwan and Angikoot, besides Sardab, where he met local residents and heard their concerns.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

He also chaired a Thana Diwas programme at Gurez Dak Bungalow, attended by civil society members, traders, hoteliers, transporters and students.

Police said participants raised various issues during the interaction, while the SSP assured them that genuine grievances would be taken up for appropriate redressal on priority.

Saleem stressed the need for cooperation between police and local communities in maintaining peace and public order, particularly in remote areas.

As part of the tour, the SSP also visited Army and Border Security Force (BSF) establishments, including forward locations, and held discussions with officers on the security situation and coordination among agencies.

Police said the visit focused on assessing security preparedness, improving coordination with other security agencies and addressing public concerns in the border subdivision. (KNS)