LG Sinha chairs meeting to review security situation, administrative preparedness across Kashmir Division

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 30 (STC): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday chaired a high-level meeting with Deputy Commissioners, Senior Superintendents of Police and senior officials to review the security situation, law and order and administrative preparedness across Kashmir Division.
The meeting reviewed operational preparedness, counter-terror strategies and future action plans to maintain peace and stability in the Valley.
The Lieutenant Governor directed officials to intensify action against terror networks, strengthen counter-infiltration measures and ensure close coordination among the district administration, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
He asked Deputy Commissioners and SSPs to keep a close watch on anti-national elements within the administration and intensify efforts to counter radicalisation. He also directed monthly reviews of action taken for attachment of properties linked to narco-terrorists and terror-supporting networks.
Calling for an uninterrupted crackdown on drug smugglers and peddlers, Sinha stressed the need to strengthen efforts towards achieving a drug-free Jammu and Kashmir.
Emphasising public outreach, he said timely redressal of grievances and stronger coordination between citizens, police and the administration were essential for maintaining public confidence.
“Under no circumstances should communal harmony and the law and order situation be allowed to deteriorate,” the Lieutenant Governor said, calling for the adoption of best practices and implementation of District Convergence Plans to ensure lasting peace and development.
He also directed officials to establish district-level social media cells to promptly counter misinformation and prevent its spread.
Reviewing winter preparedness, Sinha asked the administration to ensure adequate availability of essential commodities and put effective snow-clearance arrangements in place.
Progress on major infrastructure projects across the Kashmir Division was also reviewed during the meeting.
The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary-designate Dr Sajjan Singh Yadav, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Additional Chief Secretary Home Chandraker Bharti, Special DG Coordination PHQ S.J.M. Gillani, ADG CID M.K. Sinha, Commissioner Secretary GAD M. Raju, Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor Govind Jaiswal, IGP Kashmir Sujit Singh, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg, Range DIGs, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and other senior officers.
(Straight Talk Communications)