UTLSC Reviews Security Of Currency Chests, ATMs In J&K

Srinagar | September, 25: The 35th Union Territory Level Security Committee (UTLSC) meeting on Friday reviewed security arrangements at currency chests and ATMs across Jammu and Kashmir. Reports said the meeting focused on preventing theft, fire incidents and other security breaches.
The meeting was held under the chairmanship of Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary, Home Department, Jammu and Kashmir, and under the aegis of Prabhakar Jha, Regional Director, Reserve Bank of India, UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The meeting was attended by top officials from the police, fire services, CRPF, CBI, RBI, commercial banks, Airport Authority, Indian Railways, and Air India.
Sources said the forum deliberated on various issues relating to the security and safety of currency chests and the movement of treasure. Discussions covered the adequacy and augmentation of security and guarding arrangements at currency chest premises, measures to mitigate fire risks, and the installation, functioning and periodic maintenance of advanced security and surveillance equipment.
The forum also reviewed incidents involving attacks, theft attempts and other security breaches at ATMs, along with the need for effective implementation and monitoring of e-surveillance systems. The committee further deliberated at length on the issue of circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICNs) in the Union Territory, emphasizing capacity building and regular training of bank officials for effective identification and detection of fake notes, officials said.