Multiple security meets held in Jammu to keep militants at bay

Security agencies in Jammu strategize to counter militants' attacks, focusing on Independence Day security, inter-agency cooperation, and border security.

Multiple security agencies held meetings in Jammu on Monday to draft a counter strategy to militants’ attempts to step up attacks in the region.

A high-level meeting attended by Additional Director-General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain focused on upcoming security arrangements for Independence Day. “The meeting’s emphasis was on maintaining high alertness for peaceful celebration of Independence Day and ongoing Amarnath Yatra,” an official said.

The official said the meeting focused on “fortifying security in Jammu district”. Officials at the meeting gathered inputs from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), intelligence agencies, police, and the civil administration, the official said.

Sources said the security officials also stressed on “inter-agency cooperation, border security, and countering drone threats”. 

The Army also reviewed the security situation in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts on Monday.

“A multi-agency security tabletop exercise was conducted at the Samba Military Station. The conference was attended by all stakeholders from security forces and intelligence agencies. The security agencies brainstormed and deliberated on various probable security scenarios and instituted measures to employ the full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities in a synergised manner,” said Lt. Col. Suneel Bartwal, Jammu-based spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence.

He said the successful conduct of this joint exercise demonstrates the commitment of all agencies to ensure safety and security in Jammu region.