Counter Terror Operations in Jammu

DGP Prabhat’s strategy to establish TOBs on high ridges, mid contours proves decisive

For first time more than 100 cops felicitated by out of turn promotions, absorption of SPOs as Constables; Get cash rewards for bravery, courage

Jammu, Apr 08: For the first time in the history of Jammu and Kashmir Police, a three-digit number of brave personnel were given out of turn promotions and cash reward besides absorption of SPOs, for their exemplary contribution to CT Ops in Jammu Zone.

A top official while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said, “Between 2021 and 2023, Jammu region witnessed resurgence of terrorist activities, with outfits such as LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed succeeding to re-establish their presence in the mountainous areas of the Jammu Zone.”

“To combat the challenge and reverse the tide of terrorism, DGP Nalin Prabhat decided to establish TOB (Temporary-Ops Bases) on high ridges and mid contours. Specialised training was given to Special Operations Groups(SOG), in terms of Guerilla, Jungle and Mountain warfare. SOGs were re-vitalized with fresh-blood, appropriate weaponry and special equipment.

Besides within SOGs specialized units such as Snow Leopards and Markhor, too, have been recently created,” he added.

“To intensify efforts in tracking and neutralizing Pakistani terrorists, JK Police have also substantially enhanced its reward policy. In specific cases, the reward amount has been increased substantially.

In recent months, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in close coordination with other security forces, have achieved notable success in counter-terrorism operations conducted across the challenging mountain terrains of Jammu Zone,” the official said.

It’s in place to mention here that 1,620 personnel of the Jammu and Kashmir Police have sacrificed their lives in fight against terrorism—(KNO)