IGP Jammu reviews security arrangements in the run up to Independence Day Celebrations

 Jammu 6thAugust , 2018:- Dr S.D.Singh Jamwal –IPS Inspector General of Police Jammu Zone,  Jammu  convened   a  joint meeting of senior Officers of Police /Security Forces/ Intelligence Agencies and Civil Administration in Police Control Room Jammu here today  to discuss various security measures to be taken in the run up to 15th August and also to take stock of the progress of the security and other allied arrangements being made for the Independence Day celebration through-out Jammu province.

  Besides, detailed intelligence assessment by State and Central Intelligence Agencies, DIG JK Range, SSP Jammu, SSP Security gave a detailed account of the security arrangements that have been put in place in the run up to 15th August  in and around Jammu City including Border areas  and also spoke about the  Police, Security and traffic  arrangements that are being proposed to be made for Independence Day celebrations.

    Detailed deliberations were held on all the points concerning parade contingents, preparation of venue, anti-sabotage checks of the venues, barricading, and traffic arrangements in the City and at the venue, fire services, medical facilities and other contingencies for Independence Day Celebrations.  Detailed instructions were issued on spot to the concerned officers for further follow up action on certain points requiring further action.

 IGP Jammu Dr. S. D. Singh, IPS, also asked the officers to work in close coordination with each other for greater synergy as the goal is common. He asked the Intelligence Agencies, Police and SFs Officers to step up vigil and security in the District right from now onwards to check any attempt of infiltration, movement of anti-national elements and forestall any ill-conceived plan of terrorists. Besides, a close watch should be kept on social media activities.

A detailed review of the prevailing security scenario, throughout Jammu zone, was taken. The intelligence agencies also gave their assessments about the prevailing situation particularly in Chenab valley and Rajouri –Poonch District.

The meeting   was   attended by  DD IB, Jammu DIG JSK Range, DIG CRPF , Jammu Sector, SSP Jammu, SSP Security, CO SDRP 2nd Bn, SO to IGP Jammu, SSP CID CI, Jammu, SSP PCR, Jammu, SSP CID SB, Jammu, SSP Traffic, Jammu, SSP Tele-communication, Jammu,  Commandant, BSF,  Dy. Commissioner, Spl. Bureau, Jammu , Addl. DC. Jammu, Asstt. Commissioner, Spl Bureau, Jammu, SP City North/South/Hqr/Rural, Jammu, SP Ops, SP APCR, Jammu and rep. of Army i.e. 16 Corps and  26 Div.