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Increase vigil along International Border: Vohra
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Srinagar: J & K Governor N N Vohra and Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a high-level meeting held to review the security, at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on Monday, June 25, 2018. (PTI Photo)(PTI6_25_2018_000237B)
Srinagar: J & K Governor N N Vohra and Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at a high-level meeting held to review the security, at the Raj Bhavan in Srinagar on Monday, June 25, 2018. (PTI Photo)(PTI6_25_2018_000237B)

Jammu and Kashmir Governor N N Vohra have directed the security apparatus along the Line of Control to heighten vigilance in view of the recent reports of infiltration in the valley.

At a security arrangements review meeting Vohra reiterated the need to constantly maintain a close watch on the ground situation, an official spokesperson said.

The governor said real-time coordination between the security forces and the civil administration was paramount. The meeting was attended by Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Advisor Vijay Kumar, Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam, DGP S P Vaid and other officials from police, CRPF, Army, BSF and intelligence agencies.

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Taking into account the infiltration bids made in the last four weeks, the governor stressed on the need for heightened vigilance along the International Border and Line of Control, adding that safety of protected persons, important establishments and installations was to be not to be overlooked.

The governor was given a sector-wise assessment of the prevailing security situation, the spokesman added.

Vohra called for uncompromising adherence to procedures, which ensures zero collateral damage while delivering effective counter-terrorism responses.

At the meeting, security arrangements of Shri Amarnathji Yatra and the forthcoming elections to urban local bodies and panchayats were also discussed, the spokesman said.

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(Published 10 August 2018, 14:41 IST)