JAMMU:
In the wake of intelligence inputs that Pakistan backed militant outfits might attack “soft targets” in Jammu and Kashmir, Director General of Police K Rajendra Kumar today visited Katra and reviewed the security arrangements at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine.
He reviewed the security situation in the holy town at a meeting with senior police, CRPF and shrine board officials.
Accompanied by additional DGPs, S P Vaid, V K Singh and Dilbag Singh, the DGP visited Banganga entry gate, railway station, Katra police station and other important locations around Katra and took stock of security arrangements in place for the devotees visiting the shrine.
Kumar sought reports from officers about various aspects of security right from entry gate to the shrine besides railway station and bus stands.
He was informed that effective arrangements have been made to ensure security of the devotees’ enroute to the Bhawan. Besides, deployment of manpower and installation of CCTVs have been ensured at all vital locations.
The DGP stressed on the officers to review the functioning of all security gadgets including CCTVs and get the faulty equipment replaced.
He asked for regular meetings of joint control room, established to ensure coordination among the deployed forces and Shrine Board. He said that different aspects should be reviewed in the meetings to strengthen the security grid of Bhawan and other busy places.
The security on railway track was also reviewed in detail. (AGENCIES)
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