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J&K: Chief Secy chairs meeting to monitor border security

<span style="color: #222222;">In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam yesterday chaired a meeting of State Level Standing Committee (SLSC) to monitor border security and review status of various initiatives being taken in this regard.<br />''<br />''AIR Jammu Correspondent reports that Principal Secretary, Home Department, IGP, Jammu, IG BSF, besides representatives from Narcotics Control Bureau, and Intelligence Bureau attended the meeting. It was informed that as per earlier directions the vulnerability maps of sensitive areas based on various susceptibility parameters have been generated to guide the deployment of security-related machinery and personnel, and fill security gaps.<br />''<br />''The CS asked the concerned to periodically review these vulnerabilities and accordingly the plan of action to ensure fool-proof security. He directed the Home Department to finalize SOP for Border Protection Grid and evolve proper response mechanism for cases of security breach in consultation with BSF, Police, and IB. The SLSC also reviewed the prevailing situation on the international border, potential threats, various security mechanisms in place, land acquisition issues, and progress of institutional mechanism set up under the DGP.</span><br />

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