Top Security Officials Meet in Kathua to Strengthen Border Security
A high-level coordination conference was held at the Conference Hall of District Police Line (DPL) Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, to enhance security measures and coordination among the Border Security Force (BSF), Punjab Police, and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
Key Attendees
The meeting was attended by:
- Special DG of BSF Western Command, Y B Khurania
- DGP J&K, R R Swain
- DGP Punjab, Gaurav Yadav
- Spl DG, IS, R N Dhoke
- Spl DGP (Law and Order), Punjab, Arpit Shukla
- ADGP (Law and Order), J&K, Vijay Kumar
- ADGP Jammu Zone, Anand Jain
- Inspector Generals of Police (IGsP) BSF, A K Digambar and D K Boora
- DIsG Dr Sunil Gupta, JSK Range, J&K Police, S S Maan, DIG Samba Kathua Range, BSF, Rakesh Kaushal, DIG Border Range Punjab
Key Discussions
The meeting focused on:
- Reviewing the current security situation
- Devising strategies to counter border smuggling, narcotics, arms, and contraband
- Strengthening checkpoints and increasing frisking operations
- Enhancing canine unit capabilities
- Using advanced technology like drones and night-vision devices
- Improving inter-agency cooperation and real-time information sharing
Strategic Initiatives
Several strategic initiatives were proposed, including:
- Regular joint training sessions and drills between BSF and Police forces of Punjab and J&K
