Director General of Police J&K visits  Handwara

Handwara 17 March 2020:      To review the security scenario the Director-General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh-IPS visited District Handwara today afternoon. He chaired a meeting of officers from Army, ITBP, CRPF, and jurisdictional Police officers. He was accompanied by IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar-IPS during the visit.

       The DGP was received by  SP Handwara Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS* and was presented ceremonial guard of honour on his arrival.

      During his visit, the DGP chaired security review meeting with Army, ITBP, CRPF and Police officers to assess the law & order situation in the district. He appreciated the efforts of police and other security forces for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order in the district and keeping the criminal activities under check. He exhorted upon the officers to remain cautious and alert to maintain peaceful atmosphere in the district as anti-national elements are making efforts to disturb it. He said that the synergy among the forces is the key to thwart any nefarious designs of the enemies of the nation.

         The DGP directed officers to strengthen the security grid and plug the gaps with tight security measures to neutralise those involved in terrorist and criminal activities. He said that stringent action has to be taken against the elements found involved in unlawful activities to ensure peaceful environment for the people. He directed the officers to maintain close liaison with the public for maintenance of peace and order. He also appreciated the strict action against drug peddlers.

         The meeting was attended by IGP Kashmir  Vijay Kumar-IPS,  SP Handwara Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS, ASP Handwara Mashkoor Ahmad-JKPS* and the officers of army, ITBP, CRPF and jurisdictional Police.

        The DGP also interacted with the members of civil community and seek their cooperation for maintaining peace in the area.

          Earlier, the DGP J&K was briefed about the present security scenario of Handwara by the SP Handwara Dr. G.V.Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS, and other officers. The officers also provided their feedback during the meeting. The DGP also interacted with the jawans during his visit.