Jammu on High Alert: IGP Calls for Enhanced Vigilance to Counter Security Threats

Jammu (The Uttam Hindu) : Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti has sounded the alarm for heightened vigilance and proactive measures to counter potential security threats in the Jammu zone. During his visit to forward operating bases in Kathua district on Monday, IGP Tuti emphasized the need for enhanced surveillance and inter-agency coordination to ensure the safety and security of border areas .

Accompanied by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Shiv Kumar Sharma, the IGP's visit was part of a broader effort to strengthen border security along the International Border. The visit included a comprehensive review of existing security arrangements, operational readiness, and coordination mechanisms between the police, army, and paramilitary forces . IGP Tuti interacted with officers and personnel deployed at the forward operating bases, inquiring about their operational challenges and acknowledging their dedication to safeguarding the region. He stressed the importance of seamless inter-agency coordination to ensure the safety and security of border areas .

The IGP's visit and call for heightened vigilance come on the heels of recent high-level security reviews by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. The meetings emphasized the need for zero infiltration and zero tolerance for terrorism . In a related development, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha is scheduled to chair a review meeting on security and development in Jammu today. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening security arrangements and addressing development concerns in the region .