Exemplary performance in counter terror operations in Jammu wins out of turn promotions to over 100 police personnel

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, APRIL 08 (STC): Effective and meaningful counter terror operations in Jammu region has won out of turn promotions and cash reward to brave hearts in Jammu and Kashmir Police. The initiative includes SPOs who have been absorbed in the services.
It’s for the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir Police, more than 100 brave personnel have been rewarded like this for their exemplary contribution to anti-terrorist operations in Jammu Zone.
A top official said, “Between 2021 and 2023, Jammu region witnessed resurgence of terrorist activities, with outfits such as LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed succeeding to re-establish their presence in the mountainous areas of the Jammu Zone. To combat the challenge and reverse the tide of terrorism, DGP Nalin Prabhat decided to establish TOB (Temporary-Ops Bases) on high ridges and mid contours. Specialised training was given to Special Operations Groups (SOG), in terms of Guerilla, Jungle and Mountain warfare. SOGs were re-vitalized with fresh-blood, appropriate weaponry and special equipment.”
Besides within SOGs specialized units such as Snow Leopards and Markhor, too, have been recently created,” he added.
“To intensify efforts in tracking and neutralizing Pakistani terrorists, JK Police have also substantially enhanced its reward policy. In specific cases, the reward amount has been increased substantially.
In recent months, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in close coordination with other security forces, have achieved notable success in counter-terrorism operations conducted across the challenging mountain terrains of Jammu Zone,” the official said.
It’s in place to mention here that 1,620 personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have sacrificed their lives in fight against terrorism.

(Straight Talk Communications I Inputs from KNO)