Security forces today conducted mock drills at vital installations in Jammu and Kashmir to strengthen the security setup ahead of the Republic Day in the backdrop of Pathankot terror attack.
"The Delta Force of Army with other forces organised a security conference at Chanderkot which was followed by mock drills to strengthen the existing security mechanisms and carry out coordination between various agencies responsible for security of important installations in Ramban district," PRO Defence Lt Col Manish Mehta said.
The mock drills were conducted at vital installations in the state including Baglihar Hydro Electric Power Project Chanderkot, Banihal Railway Station, Jawahar Tunnel and Nathatop Air Force Station.
"One such mock drill involving various security agencies like CRPF, Police, Army and JKSPDC was organised at Baglihar Hydro Electric Power Project Chanderkot, wherein the troops were alerted and mobilised on ground to react to a situation depicted at Baglihar Hydro Electric Power Project Chanderkot," Lt Col Mehta said.
The security drill provided an opportunity to enhance synergy and coordination amongst various agencies and refine their drills on ground.
District Police, JKSPDC and civil administration appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army in organising this important security drill, thereby strengthening the existing security grid, PRO said.
A Multi Disciplinary Agency team comprising senior officers of the State Police, Central Armed Police Forces, Air Force, Army, Intelligence Agencies and other concerned stakeholders would undertake a complete security audit of all vital establishments and installations in J-K and complete this task by 21st January, 2016.
This was decided at a high-level security meeting chaired by J&K Governor N N Vohra at the Raj Bhavan here yesterday, following review of the existing arrangements for the safety and security of all vital Civil and Defence establishments and installations in J&K.
Consequent to recurring terror attacks since September 2013 across the IB and LoC and more particularly the recent attack on the Air Force Base at Pathankot, the Governor had been speaking to the State Chief Secretary, Police Chief, Northern Army Commander and senior Commanders of Security Forces and urging them to undertake a time-bound review of all existing security arrangements.
The Governor has been repeatedly expressing anxiety over the recurrence of terror attacks across the Pakistan border.
