SRINAGAR: Director General, CRPF, G. P. Singh visited Srinagar on January 30 and 31, 2026, to review the operational preparedness and security arrangements of the Force in the Valley.
During his two-day visit, the DG proceeded to 54 Battalion CRPF, Nishat, shortly after arriving at Srinagar Airport on January 30. Accompanied by Vitul Kumar, SDG Ops Directorate; Rajesh Kumar, ADG J&K Zone; Vineet Brijlal, IG Ops, Kashmir Sector; and Pawan Kumar Sharma, IG Srinagar Sector, the DG inspected the battalion, chaired an operational meeting, and interacted with the jawans.
The DG also visited Headquarters Srinagar Sector CRPF, where he chaired a high-level security meeting and reviewed the functioning of the newly established Command and Control Centre. Taking stock of the prevailing security situation in the Valley, he reaffirmed CRPF’s unwavering commitment to maintaining a peaceful and incident-free environment, particularly in relation to countering terrorist activities.
On January 31, 2026, the DG visited Group Centre Srinagar and held detailed deliberations on the security scenario and operational preparedness with all commanders. He later visited 44 Battalion CRPF, where he interacted with jawans during a Sainik Sammelan and addressed their grievances.
In his address, the DG lauded the personnel for their steadfast commitment to duty and exemplary service to the nation. He expressed confidence that the Force would continue to serve the country with zeal, dedication, and valour.
Suspected Pak Drone Sighting Triggers search in Samba
Security forces launched a search operation following the sighting of a drone, suspected to be from Pakistan, along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Saturday, officials said.
The drone briefly hovered over Indian territory along the IB near Chillyari village, they said, adding that the suspicious flying object returned towards Pakistan after hovering for a couple of minutes along the IB.
A search operation was conducted by police and security forces in the village and nearby areas following the drone movement, officials added.
They scanned various areas along the IB to ensure there were no airdrops of weapons or narcotics, officials mentioned further.
On Friday, a drone suspected to have originated in Pakistan briefly hovered over Indian territory along the IB in Ratanpur village of the Ramgarh sector in Samba district, officials said.
