Pulwama: Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Friday reaffirmed the commitment of law enforcement agencies to intensify the crackdown on criminals involved in narco-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.
Talking to reporters after addressing a public darbar here in South Kashmir, DGP Prabhat said, “Criminals involved in narco-terrorism will be dealt with sternly.”
The DGP refused to comment on whether there is any possibility of infiltration witnessing a rise in coming days as snow has started melting.
Replying to a query he said, “Let’s not make predictions like meteorological department.”
He said that more public darbars will be held in the coming days.
Yesterday the police chief reviewed the security situation and the operational preparedness of the force in the Union territory, a police spokesman said.
The meeting, attended by senior officers, including IGP Kashmir V K Birdi, range deputy inspectors general (DIGs) and district SSPs, focused on assessing the current security situation, including the counter-terrorism measures, crime control, and the effectiveness of ongoing security operations.
The DGP emphasised the importance of enhanced coordination between districts to improve intelligence sharing and operational effectiveness, the spokesman said.
Prabhat instructed officers to maintain heightened vigilance, particularly in sensitive areas, and expedite investigations, ensuring strong legal follow-ups in UAPA cases.
The rising challenge of narco-terrorism was also discussed, with a directive to intensify efforts against drug smuggling networks linked to terror funding.
The meeting concluded with the DGP reiterating a zero-tolerance approach to terrorism and criminal activities, urging officers to remain alert and work in synergy, the spokesman said.Jam
Criminals Involved In Narco-Terrorism Will Be Dealt With Sternly: DGP
