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Security of J&K our top priority: CRPF chief

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 2/20/2020 11:21:02 AM

SRINAGAR, Feb 19: The CRPF today said Jammu and Kashmir was its top priority and stressed on the need for effective synergy among security forces and intelligence agencies to maintain peace in the union territory.
“Jammu and Kashmir is considered the crown of India and its security is our utmost priority,” DG CRPF A P Maheshwari said, addressing a joint darbar of police and CRPF personnel in Shopian district.
He complimented the Jammu and Kashmir police and other central forces for successfully handling security and law and order duties in the UT.
DG CRPF and director general of police, Dilbag Singh today visited Shopian district and addressed joint darbar of jawans and officers there and also took a review of security scenario in the district.
DGP Dilbagh Singh complimented the officers and jawans of police, and CAPF for their tireless efforts and dedication in maintaining peace and order in their respective areas. He said at times there were tough security situations in J&K but the police personnel along with other security agencies faced these situations with courage and confidence. He said that under the able leadership at different levels from the forces, each one contributed in one way or the other in maintaining normalcy and defeated the ill designs of the anti-national elements particularly during recent times, said a statement issued by police.
The DGP said that the good work done by the J&K police, CRPF and the other forces is being recognized at every forum including the government of India and added that forces will continue its collective work to safeguard the interests of people in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that the sacrifices of forces are being remembered by “entire nation and entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families our martyrs.”
Referring to the Tral encounter the DGP said that in last six weeks six anti militant successful operations have been conducted in Tral area and added that credit for these operations goes to the collective efforts of forces working tirelessly for peace and order in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that forces are firm to tackle any situation and any subversive act by the terrorists will be faced with fortitude.