Guv advises CRPF to heightened surveillance on all fronts in J&K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malilk on Tuesday advised Additional Director General (ADG) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Zulfiqar Hasan to heightened surveillance on all fronts in the state, a Raj Bhavan spokesperson said here this afternoon.
He said Mr Hasan met Mr Malik at Raj Bhavan here today and briefed him about the role being played by the CRPF for internal security management in the State.
Besides, he informed Governor about the measure taken for the smooth conduct of annual pilgrimage to Holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, where so far 1.12 lakh pilgrims have darshan of the self made Ice-Lingam since the commencement of the yatra from July Ist.
While lauding the important role being played by the CRPF in maintaining security in J&K, Governor advised heightened surveillance on all fronts, spokesman said.
CRPF besides plying important role in internal security management, is equally responsible in counter militancy operation alongwith Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police.