ADGP Anand Jain Ensures Safety for Jammu Elections After Kathua Terrorist Encounter
Following a terrorist encounter in the village of Kog (Mandli) in Kathua district, Jammu’s Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Anand Jain assured that all necessary arrangements are in place for the third phase of assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir.
Speaking to reporters, ADGP Jain stated, “We are continuing our operations, and we have also made the required arrangements for the third phase of the elections here so that there are no terror attacks or violence during the third phase.”
Earlier, one police personnel, head constable Bashir Ahmed, was killed, and two other security personnel were injured during the encounter. The injured officers, an Assistant Sub-inspector (ASI) and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), are now stable.
ADGP Jain explained that the encounter began after receiving information about the presence of three to four terrorists in the area. A search operation was launched with the help of security forces, leading to the exchange of fire. Jain added, “We were informed about the presence of terrorists in this area, following which an operation was launched with the help of security forces in the Village Kog under the Billawar Police Station. In the exchange of fire, head constable Bashir Ahmed was martyred and one of our DSP and ASI were injured and are now stable. We are continuing with the search. We were informed about three to four terrorists in the area and they are expected to be foreign terrorists, after the search, only we can confirm that.”
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ADGP -: ADGP stands for Additional Director General of Police. It’s a high-ranking position in the police force, responsible for overseeing law and order in a large area.
Anand Jain -: Anand Jain is a senior police officer holding the position of ADGP in Jammu. He is responsible for ensuring safety and security during the elections.
Jammu -: Jammu is a region in the northern part of India, part of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is known for its beautiful landscapes and historical significance.
Kathua -: Kathua is a district in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir. It recently experienced a terrorist encounter, which is a violent clash between terrorists and security forces.
Terrorist Encounter -: A terrorist encounter is a situation where security forces engage in a fight with terrorists. It often involves gunfire and can result in injuries or deaths.
Assembly Polls -: Assembly polls are elections held to choose representatives for the legislative assembly of a state or union territory. These representatives make important decisions and laws.
Head Constable Bashir Ahmed -: Head Constable Bashir Ahmed was a police officer who lost his life during the terrorist encounter in Kathua. He was part of the team ensuring safety in the region.
Search Operations -: Search operations are efforts by security forces to find and capture terrorists or criminals. These operations help prevent further violence and ensure public safety.