The entire security grid in Jammu and Kashmir has been kept on a state of high alert in the run up to the Republic Day celebrations in the wake of the prevailing security situation in the region.
The security forces are relying on drone cameras to conduct aerial reconnaissance of all the main venues of the Republic Day functions and other vital installations.
Special security checkpoints have been activated along the border areas to maintain a tight vigil on the movement of suspected persons in the area.
The joint teams of security forces have been kept on high alert and frequently conduct area domination patrols in their areas of jurisdiction.
The security in and around the vital security installations has been beefed up as per the standard protocol to prevent entry of any miscreant and anti-national element.
Referring to the security arrangements, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, R R Swain on Thursday asserted that all security measures are in place. Meetings have been conducted at various levels, including discussions with the army, CAPF led by CRPF, and other intelligence agencies to ensure peaceful conduct of the Republic day functions across the Union territory.
“We have ensured the security of the venue and considered all potential threat scenarios. We assure you that the celebration will be peaceful, and we encourage citizens to celebrate it with full fervour”, he added.
Paying tributes to the martyred police officers, DGP said that in 33 years, J&K Police have lost more than 1600 personnel in Pakistan Sponsored Proxy war which is the largest among security forces in J&K.He said that losing 1600 personnel is the benchmark and watermark in terms of demonstrating the commitment to the national security effort.
DGP said that besides sacrificing their life, many suffered injuries, displacement, and various forms of vilification and intimidation in the line of duty.
Many have suffered attacks on their families, have lost members of their family because of having worked in the police and because of having worked towards the national security effort in Jammu and Kashmir, he added.
DGP said that they have acknowledged this and have many times underlined that a time has come when J&K Police and others would make an effort to chronicle these stories, individual stories as well as the collective effort of the Jammu and Kashmir Police and members in the fight against terror.
DGP said that J&K Police has been honored with 72 gallantry medals by the President of India and the Government of India. “This recognition, as I learned from the Ministry of Home Affairs website, makes us the highest gallantry medal winners among state police forces,” he added.