Associated News Bureau

IGP Jammu Reviews Security Preparedness, Directs Strengthening of Ground-Level Policing

Jammu, October 1: Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Tejinder Singh, on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the overall security arrangements and policing preparedness in Jammu district, with emphasis on strengthening the security grid and enhancing policing at the ground level. During the meeting, officers held detailed discussions on winter preparedness and were directed to ensure necessary arrangements and maintain operational readiness to effectively meet challenges during the winter season. The IGP stressed the need for visible policing through regular foot patrols, effective area domination and enhanced police presence at vulnerable locations. He also directed officers to strengthen naka checking and surveillance mechanisms to prevent criminal and anti-social activities. Officers were instructed to ensure timely completion of investigations and disposal of pending cases. Emphasis was also laid on taking effective preventive measures against repeat and habitual offenders. The IGP further directed officers to ensure proper verification of tenants and other persons residing in rented premises as part of efforts to strengthen local security and surveillance. The meeting concluded with directions to all concerned officers to remain vigilant, maintain close supervision of field arrangements and ensure responsive, people-oriented policing across Jammu district. ANB