IPS Officer Personally Reviews Border Police Posts, BSF Deployments; Urges Unwavering Vigilance and Public Cooperation Against Cross-Border Miscreants
- DIG JKS Shiv Kumar (IPS) conducted an extensive security assessment along the International Border in Samba and Kathua districts, fortifying the apparatus against infiltration attempts exacerbated by dense fog and inclement weather.
- He personally interacted with jawans and officers of Border Police Posts (BPP) and BSF, issuing strict directives for unwavering alertness, ensuring Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) are fully prepared, and emphasizing synergy between forces.
- DIG Shiv Kumar appealed to local residents of border villages across the Samba, Kathua, and Jammu range to cooperate with security forces by providing timely information on suspicious activities, highlighting public participation as vital for border security.
Harpreet Singh
SAMBA/KATHUA, January 14, 2026: In a significant move to bolster the security apparatus along the International Border, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) for the Jammu-Samba-Kathua (JKS) Range, Sh. Shiv Kumar (IPS), today carried out an extensive security assessment of the border belts in Samba and Kathua districts. This high-level review comes as a strategic response to the prevailing dense fog and inclement weather conditions, which often reduce visibility and provide a tactical window for cross-border miscreants and infiltration attempts.
During his crucial visit, DIG Shiv Kumar personally interacted with the jawans and officers of the Border Police Posts (BPP) and the Border Security Force (BSF) who are currently performing their arduous duties under extremely harsh and challenging environmental conditions. While boosting the morale of these frontline personnel, Sh. Shiv Kumar issued strict directives to maintain an unwavering state of alertness. He emphasized that every officer must remain vigilant against any infiltration attempts and instructed all units to keep the Police Control Room (PCR) constantly informed of the ground situation, ensuring seamless communication and coordination.
To ensure a swift and robust response to any emerging threats, the DIG meticulously verified that all Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) are strategically in place and fully prepared to launch immediate operations upon receiving any intelligence or suspicious reports. He underscored that the synergy and close coordination between the police and the BSF are absolutely crucial during these months of low visibility to ensure a foolproof security cover, highlighting the integrated approach required for effective border management.
DIG Shiv Kumar also proactively reached out to the local residents of the border villages across the Samba, Kathua, and Jammu range. He made a formal and earnest appeal to the general public to actively cooperate with the security forces by providing timely information regarding any suspected individuals or unusual activities in their localities. He urged citizens to immediately contact their nearest Police Post or Police Station if they notice anything out of the ordinary, stressing that public participation and vigilance are vital for maintaining the peace and sanctity of the sensitive border regions. This community engagement initiative aims to create a strong human intelligence network, acting as an additional layer of defence against hostile elements.
