Srinagar : A high level Security Review meeting was held at Raj Bhavan Srinagar today by the Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Ms. Mehbooba Mufti to review the security situation consequent to the terror attack at Uri. The Raj Bhavan spokesperson informed that after the terror arrack, Governor N.N. Vohra and Chief Minister Mufti had held urgent consultations and decided to convene an emergency Security Review meeting later in the day.
The meeting was attended by Mr B.R. Sharma, Chief Secretary; Mr K. Rajendra Kumar, Director General of Police J&K; Shri B.B. Vyas, Financial Commissioner and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister; Dr. S.P. Vaid, Special DG (Coordination & Law and Order);; Mr P.K. Tripathi, Principal Secretary to Governor; Mr R.K. Goyal, Home Secretary; Shri Baseer Ahmed Khan, Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir; Shri Zulfikar Hassan, IG (Ops), CRPF; Shri S.J.M. Gillani, IGP Kashmir; Shri Vikash Chandra, IG, BSF
Kashmir and the head of the Intelligence Bureau in J&K. Lt Gen S.K. Dua, GOC XV Corps could not attend the meeting in view of the visit of the Defence Minister to Srinagar.
The Governor observed that in the background of the Poonch and Uri terror attacks, it is of crucial importance to enhance surveillance on the security of all vital civil and military establishments in J&K.
The Governor recalled his directions earlier this year, after the Pathankot terror attack, for a Multi Agency Security Audit being carried out by all the Security Forces and other concerned agencies to
identify and fill up every existing gap for ensuring an effective and prompt counter terror response on all fronts. During the discussions, officers of the Army, Security Forces and the State Police reported the
actions already taken and those underway for safeguarding important establishments and vital installations. The Governor and the Chief Minister stressed the need for cohesive action for enforcing a constant vigil on the frontiers, stepping up counter terrorism operations and effectively maintaining internal security.
Governor and Chief Minister also reiterated the need for very close coordination being maintained amongst all the departments and agencies for ensuring prompt responses to ensure safety and security of
the civil population. The meeting also discussed various important issues relating to the effective enforcement of the counter infiltration and counter terrorism grids along the IB and LOC in the Jammu and Kashmir regions. Continued cohesive action by all the Security Forces in close concert with the Civil Administration was stressed for securing early restoration of public order.
The Governor and Chief Minister also appealed to the people of State to maintain sustained vigilance to avert any fresh attempt by inimical elements to disturb the security environment in the Kashmir Valley.
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