23/10/2025
*SSP KATHUA Ms MOHITA SHARMA- IPS TOUR UPPER KATHUA, HELD SECURITY REVIEW MEETING WITH ARMY/CRPF AND POLICE OFFICER OF UPPER KATHUA*
In an effort to further strengthen the security grid of District Kathua and review the existing security setup and establishments, SSP Kathua Ms. Mohita Sharma, IPS, accompanied by SP (Operations) Upper Kathua Sh. Aumer Iqbal, JKPS, SDPO Billawar Sh. Neeraj Padyar, JKPS, and other officers of Upper Kathua, undertook a comprehensive tour of Billawar, Ramkot, Nangala, and Machedi areas.
During the visit, SSP Kathua chaired a high-level security review meeting with Army, CRPF, and other sister security agencies operating in Upper Kathua.
The meeting focused on critical issues such as infiltration, movement of suspicious elements, presence of anti-national elements (ANEs), domination of infiltration routes, strategic deployment of forces, and inter-agency coordination and synergy.Officers from the Army and CRPF presented a detailed briefing covering their deployment patterns, winter strategies, identified infiltration routes, areas of responsibility, and the mechanisms adopted during counter-insurgency (CI) operations.
The SSP emphasized the need for enhanced coordination among all security agencies to effectively counter potential threats and ensure peace and stability in the region.Following the meeting, SSP Kathua visited the SOG Camp at Machedi, where she interacted with personnel from SOG Machedi, SOG Dugaini, SOG Katli, and officers of Machedi Outpost.
During the interaction, she directed officers to maintain close surveillance on Over Ground Workers (OGWs) and their associates, stressing the importance of regular CASOs (Cordon and Search Operations), patrolling, and Long Range Patrols (LRPs) in vulnerable areas and locations.
SSP Kathua further instructed all officers to remain vigilant and proactive to prevent any anti-national activities. She underscored the importance of better coordination and planning among all ranks to achieve zero-tolerance towards terrorism. SSP Kathua reiterated that Kathua Police is committed to maintaining peace and security across the district and that there will be no leniency towards any anti-national elements.