Srinagar, September 18: 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.