ADGP Armed Visits IRP 11th Bn, Ang; Conducts Inspection,Addresses Personnel

Anantnag: Anand Jain the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Armed J&K on Saturday visited the headquarters of IRP 11th Battalion at DPL Anantnag.
Upon his arrival, Jain was warmly received by Javid Iqbal Matoo, Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, along with other senior officers. He was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour by a contingent of the IRP 11th Battalion. The ADGP conducted a comprehensive inspection of various unit establishments and associated offices within the complex, assessing operational preparedness and administrative functioning.
A special Darbar was also convened on the occasion, during which personnel raised concerns related to service conditions and welfare issues.
Mr. Jain patiently listened to their grievances and issued on-the-spot instructions to the concerned officers for prompt resolution of genuine issues. He assured that all legitimate grievances would also be addressed at the Armed Police Headquarters (APHQ) level.
As part of the visit, Jain planted saplings of deodar trees, promoting environmental sustainability. While addressing the Darbar, he commended the dedication and hard work of the personnel and encouraged active participation in ongoing refresher courses.
Emphasising cyber security awareness, the ADGP advised personnel to exercise caution while using social media platforms. He stressed the importance of not sharing passwords or PINs and recommended adopting strong passwords and two-factor authentication to safeguard personal accounts.
Highlighting the growing threat of cyber fraud, he underscored the need for vigilance and keeping abreast with evolving technologies to protect personal information and official data. In view of upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025, the ADGP urged all officers and personnel to maintain high levels of vigilance and operational preparedness. He also emphasized the importance of cleanliness within the premises and directed regular sanitation drives to ensure hygiene standards. Furthermore, he instructed Commandants to ensure regular medical check-ups for all personnel to promote health and well-being.
During the visit ADGP Jain also inspected Hindu and Sikh minority pickets located at Thajiwara and Push Kreeri, respectively. He reviewed the security arrangements and issued on-the-spot instructions to Guard Commanders to remain extra vigilant and alert. Top dignitaries present on the occasion include Syeed Fakhurudin Hamid, IAS, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag; Brigadier Pritam Raj, Sector Commander RR 1st; Amrit Pal, , SSP Anantnag; Anuj Kumar, , Commandant IRP 11th Battalion; Munir Ahmed SSP APCR, Kashmir,and other senior officers.