Handwara, Oct 14 (KNS): Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Handwara, Sajad Khaliq Bhat, on Wednesday directed police officers to intensify patrolling, strengthen security arrangements at sensitive locations and step up preventive measures to maintain law and order across the police district.

Chairing a security review meeting at the District Police Headquarters, Handwara, the SSP assessed the prevailing security situation, operational preparedness and measures to address potential threats.

The meeting was attended by gazetted officers, Station House Officers (SHOs) and other police officials.

During the meeting, Bhat reviewed the investigation of cases registered under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), besides security hotspot identification, vulnerability mapping and deployment arrangements.

He directed officers to intensify patrolling and checkpoint inspections, maintain vigilance at sensitive locations and take timely preventive action against activities that could disturb public order.

The SSP also called for surveillance around prisons in accordance with established legal procedures to identify potential security threats.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

Reviewing online security challenges, Bhat directed officers to monitor social media platforms for provocative, misleading and unlawful content that could threaten public peace, and take action wherever warranted under law.

He also stressed cyber hygiene among police personnel, including secure handling of official information and protection against cyber threats.

Special emphasis was laid on women's safety, with directions to strengthen patrolling near educational institutions, markets and other vulnerable locations and ensure prompt handling of complaints involving women and girls.

The SSP asked officers to improve beat policing, maintain regular contact with residents and ensure timely redressal of public grievances.

He also stressed closer coordination with the Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for information sharing and responses to emerging security challenges.

Bhat directed officers to maintain operational readiness and discharge their duties with professionalism and vigilance.(KNS)