Samba, April 21, 2026 : In view of the sensitive security environment, DIG Shridhar Patil conducted a comprehensive review of the security situation in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, calling for enhanced vigilance and intensified patrolling.
🛡️ Key Directives Issued
During the security-cum-crime review meeting, the DIG emphasized:
- Heightened alertness to counter anti-national threats
- Intensified patrolling in vulnerable areas
- Strengthening naka (checkpoint) operations
- Maintaining robust surveillance, especially in border zones
- Ensuring seamless coordination with other security agencies
📍 Focus on Border Security
Highlighting the strategic importance of Samba, along with Jammu and Kathua districts, Patil instructed officers to:
- Stay fully prepared for any contingency
- Closely monitor cross-border movements and suspicious activities
- Maintain round-the-clock vigilance
👮 Ground-Level Assessment
- DIG held one-on-one interactions with officers to understand challenges
- A detailed presentation by district police covered:
- Current crime trends
- Security scenario
- Operational preparedness
🚫 Crackdown on Drug Menace
Special focus was also laid on the anti-drug Drive:
- Strict action ordered against drug smugglers and peddlers
- Reinforced commitment to curb narcotics trafficking in the region
⚠️ Overall Message
The review underscores the administration’s push to:
- Strengthen border security
- Maintain law and order
- Tackle emerging threats, including drug networks
