Srinagar, June 03: Continuing with his series of visits to reach out to police personnel deployed in far-flung areas, Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, Dilbag Singh today visited Mendhar of District Poonch. He reviewed security arrangements for smooth conduct of upcoming Buddha Amarnath Ji Yatra and inaugurated SDPO office-cum residential block at Mendhar.
During the visit, DGP, who was accompanied by IGP Jammu M.K. Sinha, DIG Rajouri-Poonch Vivek Gupta and SSP Poonch Ramesh Angral, reviewed security scenario of the border district. He interacted with the jurisdictional police officers and interacted on different issues.
For smooth conduct of upcoming Buddha Amarnath Ji Yatra, the DGP issued directions to the police officers. He said that deployment of the nafri enroute Jammu-Poonch national highway should be placed well in advance for the safe passage of the yatries. He also said that Control Rooms and security check points should be established at suitable places to keep a vigil on the anti social elements. The DGP stressed for enhanced synergy among the security forces for the conduct of peaceful yatra.
During his interaction with the jurisdictional officers, DGP lauded the role of district police in maintaining peace and order in the area. He said that in view of the vulnerability of the area the police have a major role to strengthen surveillance system at the gross root level and keep vigil on the activities of the anti-national elements. He said that checking cross -border -drug -smuggling is also a great responsibility of the local police for which people’s cooperation is must.
DGP also interacted with the citizens of the area. He sought their cooperation in strengthening the police public bonds and fight against social crimes.
DGP later inaugurated SDPO office-cum-residential block at Mendhar, which is likely to help the officers and personnel to discharge their duties efficiently.
