Kashmir Leader Desk
Srinagar, November 13: Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), G.P. Singh, visited Kulgam district on Friday and interacted with field officers of the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police at Sadura in Anantnag to discuss the way forward for intensifying counter-insurgency operations across the Kashmir Valley.
The visit comes days after terrorists opened fire on CRPF personnel near Akhran-Mir Bazar in Kulgam, leaving three personnel injured. Security forces have since intensified search operations to track down those responsible for the attack.
During his interaction with field officers, the CRPF chief discussed operational preparedness and the need to further intensify counter-insurgency operations in the Valley.
The visit assumes significance amid heightened security measures in south Kashmir, where security agencies are continuing efforts to trace the attackers involved in the November 11 strike.
Security forces have expanded search operations in Kulgam, while senior officers of the Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police have reviewed the security situation following the attack.
