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| Core Group reviews Jammu security | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, Mar 20 –The security situation prevailing in Jammu region was reviewed at a meeting of the Core Group held at the Headquarters of 16 Corps, at Nagrota today. The meeting, presided over by the General Officer Commanding 16 Corps and Security Advisor Lt. Gen RK Swamy, was attended by senior Civil, Police, PMF and Army Officers including DGP CID, Commissioner SB, IG Police Jammu range, Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, IG CRPF, IG BSF and other officials. GOC’s of various formations affiliated to 16 Corps were also present at the meeting. The meeting reviewed the security situation in Jammu region in the light of forthcoming Parliamentary elections beginning from April 16 and also the annual move of offices to summer capital Srinagar. The Security Advisor complimented the security forces, intelligence agencies and civil administration for achieving a high degree of synergy, coordination amongst themselves, efficiently handling the internal security situation and bringing peace in the Jammu region. He stated that there is a need to be more vigilant in view of the volatile situation in Pakistan and the possibility of terrorists attempting to disrupt the political process. On reviewing the situation, the Security Advisor Lt Gen Swamy, reiterated that the downward slide in terrorism was attributed to the high degree of dedication and cohesiveness amongst all the security agencies in the state. He added that there will be ‘zero tolerance’ for Human Right violations and collateral damage. He said that it is necessary to maintain continuous pressure on the terrorists, who have, by and large been marginalized over the last years. The meeting felt the need of remaining more cautious in the coming few months to guard against the anti national elements and ensure lasting peace in the Jammu region.
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