J&K: Security forces neutralised 156 terrorists this year

The police have already surpassed last year's figure of 152.

"Jammu and Kashmir Police has surpassed the last year's total killing of terrorists. Last year it was 152. This year it is 156 so far," an official  told ANI.

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Jammu Mukesh Singh on Monday chaired a meeting to review security, law and order and security scenario of Jammu Region, reported UNI.

Reviewing the meeting through video conferencing with Range DIsG and District SSsP of Jammu Zone, he was given a detailed briefing with regard to security.

The district SSsP also appraised IGP Jammu Zone with regard to emerging situation in view of the COVID-19 Pandemic and measures which are being taken to curb the spread of Corona-virus.

Singh appreciated the efforts made by police to contain the spread of corona-virus and in maintenance of Law and order in Jammu Division.

In view of the Intelligence inputs received from sister agencies, the district SSsP were advised to have fresh security review of PRIs and ULB functionaries and also take care of the security of vital installations as well as other protected persons.

They were also advised to maintain close co-ordination with all sister agencies as well as force deployed in their respective district especially in border districts i.e. Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch to prevent infiltration and foil the nefarious designs of Anti National Elements and their mentors operating across IB and LOC.

Besides, district SSsP were directed to brief their supervisory officers, SHOs to focus on OGWs, Surrendered and released terrorists and their activities should be kept under close surveillance.