Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Jitendra Singh, visited Udhampur on Sunday to review the security arrangements in the region. The high-level meeting took place against the backdrop of heightened security concerns in Jammu and Kashmir following the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives.
Addressing concerns, Singh assured that all necessary measures would be taken to ensure peace and safety in the region. “We will address all concerns and constraints to ensure peace and safety. Miscreants will be dealt with firmly,” he said.
During his visit, Singh also met Lt Gen Pratik Sharma, who will assume charge as the General Officer Commanding (GoC) Northern Command, Udhampur, from May 1. He lauded the Indian Army for maintaining high public morale through its strategic deployment at sensitive locations.
The Minister also commended the district administration for its ongoing efforts in maintaining law and order and supporting developmental initiatives in the region.
The review meeting involved detailed discussions on potential hotspots, vulnerabilities, and strategies to address them. Singh emphasized the importance of coordination among all security agencies to ensure effective and seamless operations.
Media access was restricted during the high-level security meeting. However, speaking to reporters afterward, Dr. Singh explained that certain operational details could not be disclosed publicly. “Some inputs are exclusively available with concerned security agencies and are acted upon discreetly. The positive outcomes of their actions eventually become visible to the public,” he said.
Reiterating the government’s commitment, Singh added that the security forces had formulated a comprehensive plan to maintain public confidence and ensure that citizens do not feel insecure.
Senior officials present at the meeting included DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Sarah Rizvi, DC Udhampur Saloni Rai, SSP Amod Nagpure, ADDC Rajinder Singh, ADC Prem Singh, ACR Umesh Shan, SDM Chenani Ranjit Kotwal, SDM Ramnagar Rajinder Singh Rana, SDM Dudu Manmeet Kumar, SDM Basant Garh Waheed Ul Rehman, and others.