Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbagh Singh and BSF Director General Rajnikant Mishra on Saturday visited south Kashmir, considered hotbed of militancy in the state, and took stock of the security scenario there.
After a first-hand assessment of the security situation, they expressed satisfaction over the relative peace in the region and while praising the collective efforts of the police and all security personnel in containing the situation, expressed their resolve to continue the fight against terrorism, said an official spokesperson.
After visiting various places in south Kashmir, comprising four districts of Anantnag, Kulgam, Shopian, and Pulwama, the two top brass chaired a high-level security meeting in Anantnag, where they were further briefed about the security scenario in the region, the spokesperson added, in a statement.
"They were briefed that overall security scenario of the range is under control and all the measures have been taken to ensure law and order are maintained," the spokesman said.
Meanwhile, the videos surfaced purportedly depict that security forces had cordoned off chunks of Anantnag district with large coils of barbed wire, barricades and market almost remained shut. A number of Central Paramilitary Forces (CPMF) holding weapons in their hands and wearing headgear, remained deployed on the streets.
He added that the DG BSF and DGP praised the collective efforts of police and other security forces in maintaining peace and order in the four districts.
They said all officers and jawans are doing a commendable job in the fight against militancy and the efforts will continue with enhanced coordination among the forces, the spokesman said.
The DGP said he has visited all the regions of the state in the past two weeks and it was very encouraging to note that the measures taken have borne good results.
He, however, said there is a need to maintain and strengthen the security grids in all the districts.