Srinagar, Feb 18 (KNO): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, visited Anantnag Tuesday to assess the joint security preparedness and operational capabilities of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
During his visit, IGP Birdi chaired a high-level joint security review meeting at DPO Anantnag, focusing on enhanced coordination, joint resource utilization, and operational efficiency.
The meeting was attended by senior officers from the Police and CRPF, who deliberated on joint deployment strategies, operational preparedness, and emerging security challenges. He commended the efforts of both forces in maintaining law and order and stressed the need for continued collaboration to strengthen the region's security framework, a police spokesman said in a statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).
IGP Birdi also inspected the Special Operations Group (SOG), reviewing their operational readiness and capabilities. He expressed satisfaction with their high level of training and professionalism, acknowledging their critical role in counter-terror operations. Discussions also included the summer operation strategy, outlining key security tactics and contingency plans for the upcoming season.
Later, IGP Birdi visited the 90th Battalion CRPF camp, where a joint demonstration of operational tactics was conducted by SOG and CRPF personnel. The demonstration showcased advanced operational skills, coordination, and response strategies, reaffirming the commitment of both forces to maintaining peace and security in the region.
Speaking on the occasion, IGP Birdi praised the dedication and professionalism of the personnel, emphasizing the importance of sustained collaboration and proactive measures to counter evolving security challenges.
The visit was attended by IG Ops CRPF Mitesh Jain, Joint Director IB Pankaj Thakur, DIG SKR Javid Iqbal Matoo, DIG CRPF Anantnag Kulvir Singh Deswal, DIG CRPF Awantipora Alok Awasthi, SSP Anantnag Dr. G.V. Sundeep Chakravarthy, SSP Kulgam Sahil Sarangal, SSP Pulwama P.D. Nitya, SSP Shopian Anayat Ali Choudhary, SSP Awantipora Sajad Ahmad, and commandants of CRPF, IRP, among other Senior officers—(KNO)