Baramulla, 21 February : Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Zone, Shri V.K. Birdi, visited Baramulla yesterday 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 DPL Baramulla, 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.
IGP Birdi also reviewed 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.
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 Shri Mitesh Jain, DIGP NKR Shri Maqsood-ul-Zaman, DIG CRPF NKOR Shri R S Rawat, SSP Baramulla Shri Gurinderpal Singh-IPS, SP PD Sopore Ms. Divya D- IPS, SSP Bandipora Shri Harmeet Singh-JKPS, SSP Kupwara Shri Ghulam Jeelani-JKPS, SP PD Handwara Shri Mushtaq Ahmad, COs 3, 45, 53, 92, 98, 162, 176, 177 & 179 CRPF, SP Ops Baramulla AdSsP Baramulla, Handwara & Sopore and DySsP of NKR.“`
