Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Aug 31: A joint Intelligence and security conference to tackle Pakistan sponsored terrorism was held at Mamun Cantonment in Pathankot, bordering Kathua district of Jammu region today, which emphasized on enhancing real-time communication between Army and other civil, intelligence and police agencies to improve response time and operational efficiency during crises.
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The conference comes at a time when there were reports of suspects being sighted in parts of both Kathua and Pathankot districts, which share International Border with Pakistan. There have also been reports about infiltration of terrorists from the IB.
High-ranking officials from the Army, Police, BSF and sister intelligence agencies attended the meeting which marked a critical step towards strengthening the partnership between military and civilian intelligence and law enforcement agencies to address emerging threats and ensure public safety.
The meeting, which lasted almost two hours, was chaired by Lt General Rajan Sharawat, GOC 9 Corps with Major General Vikram Sharma, GOC Gurj Division also present. The aim was to review current security protocols, assess recent challenges, and strategize on future actions to effectively safeguard the region.
Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts fall under the jurisdiction of Army’s 9 Corps.
During the session, participants engaged in comprehensive discussions focusing on a variety of pressing issues and they reviewed protocols for intelligence-sharing, ensuring that information critical to regional and local security is accurately and promptly exchanged ensuring timeliness and optimum response.
The meeting also involved a detailed review of current crisis response strategies, with an eye towards refining procedures to better address complex and evolving threats.
Recognizing the importance of public trust and cooperation, both agencies discussed strategies to enhance community outreach and engage with residents to promote safety and security.
The GOC 9 Corps expressed the importance of the meeting, stating, “This review meeting signifies a crucial step towards fortifying our collective security efforts. By strengthening our collaboration and Inter-Agency coordination we are better equipped to respond to challenges and protect our nation and its citizens.”
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