The Centre has sanctioned the engagement of additional ten thousand Special Police Officers (SPOs) in the Police Department of Jammu and Kashmir. Home Ministry in a statement said, the additional police officers will be utilized especially for the security related requirements. It said, the orders have been implemented with immediate effect and the additional numbers is over and above the existing strength of the SPO. The reimbursement of expenditure to the State Government by the Centre will be as per existing Security Related Expenditure Guidelines.