Srinagar, July 11: A high-level coordination conference was held today at the Conference Hall of DPL Kathua, aimed at bolstering the security apparatus and enhancing coordination among the Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Police, and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
The primary agenda of the meeting was to conduct a comprehensive review of the current security situation and to devise robust strategies to counter emerging challenges.
The conference was attended by several senior officials, including Special DG of BSF Western Command, Shri Y.B. Khurania; DGP J&K, Shri R.R Swain; DGP Punjab, Shri Gaurav Yadav; Spl DG, IS, Shri R.N Dhoke; Spl DGP (Law and Order), Punjab, Shri Arpit Shukla; ADGP (Law and Order), J&K, Shri Vijay Kumar; ADGP Jammu Zone, Shri Anand Jain; IGsP BSF Shri A.K Digambar and Shri D.K Boora; and DIsG Dr. Sunil Gupta, JSK Range, J&K Police; Sh. S.S. Maan, DIG Samba Kathua Range, BSF; Sh. Rakesh Kaushal, DIG Border Range Punjab, along with other officers.
The conference deliberated on the menace of border smuggling, narcotics, arms, and contraband, reviewing recent seizures and intelligence inputs to identify key smuggling routes and methods. It highlighted the importance of strengthening checkpoints, increasing frisking operations, and enhancing the capabilities of canine units.
Emphasizing the importance of coordinated patrolling, the officers discussed the deployment of advanced technology, including drones and night-vision devices, to effectively monitor and secure the border. They also stressed the need for inter-agency cooperation and real-time information sharing to dismantle narcotics networks.
Presentations by DIG JSK Range, IG BSF Jammu, DIG BSF Gurdaspur, and SSP Pathankot led to in-depth discussions on key security concerns. Several strategic initiatives were proposed to augment the security framework along the border.
To foster better coordination and synergy, the meeting recommended regular joint training sessions and drills between the BSF and the police forces of Punjab and J&K.
High-Level Coordination Conference in Kathua Focuses on Border Security and Inter-Agency Synergy
