Srinagar, Oct 26 (SocialNews.XYZ) J&K's Director General of Police Dilbag Singh on Thursday visited forward areas in the Keran Sector of border Kupwara district to assess the prevailing situation along the Line of Control (LoC).
He also visited 28 Div HQs in Kupwara where he was briefed by the officers of army, and police regarding the border security scenario.
The DGP was accompanied by Additional Director General of Police, Kashmir, Vijay Kumar.
"The DGP paid a visit to the headquarters of the 28 Division and engaged in a comprehensive briefing by the General Officer Commanding (GOC) regarding the overall security scenario along the LoC in Kupwara and Bandipur. Notable successes in the battle against infiltrating terrorists and narco-terror smugglers were highlighted, underscoring the relentless efforts of the forces to keep the region safe. The discussions also encompassed coordinated actions and specific logistical requirements crucial for ongoing operation," a police statement said.
Addressing media persons, the DGP, giving information about the ongoing encounter, said that a joint operation by the army and police is underway.
"He said that the anti-infiltration grid is robust and because of this five infiltrating terrorists were neutralised today. He said infiltration bids keep happening from Pakistan's side and it is being foiled by the Army, police and other agencies. He said that there are number of terror training camps and launching pads active across the border, adding that at least 16 launching pads are located opposite this division in PoK," the statement said.
He said that inimical elements across the border are always waiting for the chance to infiltrate terrorists and do weapon and narco smuggling. He said that joint efforts of police, army and other agencies have successfully foiled many such attempts adding that Thursday's operation is also one of the joint efforts of forces to foil ill intentions of Pakistan and its agencies.
Replying to a query the DGP said that the number of terrorists (active in Jammu and Kashmir) are very low, as people believe in peace and development and are cooperating with the administration.
Source: IANS
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