In view of upcoming Republic Day celebrations, Doda SSP Abdul Qayoom on Tuesday chaired a Subsidiary Multi-Agency Centre (SMAC) meeting, which was attended by officials from Army, Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and other sister intelligence agencies working in the district. The aim of the meeting was to assess the present security scenario of the district and to work in coordinated manner by all security and intelligence agencies.

A threadbare discussion was held on the present security situation and other aspects related to security and various suggestions, measures and strategies were taken to put in place a joint and effective mechanism for efficient monitoring and security surveillance on ground.

The SSP emphasised upon the officers to ensure alertness and vigil in their areas. The officers of Army and CAPF were advised to exercise effective surveillance and monitoring by way of intensifying patrolling and area domination with special focus in and around the locations where Republic Day functions would be held.

The officers were also advised to exercise effective surveillance on social media so that anti-social elements, rumour mongers, mischievous persons may not succeed to create any disturbance to disturb the peaceful atmosphere of the district.

Courtesy: The Tribune India:  17th  Jan , 2024