Kashmir Impulse Desk
Srinagar, Oct 29
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha will chair a high-level meeting on Friday to review the security situation in Kashmir and assess preparations for the approaching winter, officials said.
The meeting will bring together Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs) from all districts of the Kashmir division, along with senior civil and police officials.
The discussions are expected to focus on counter-terrorism operations, dismantling support networks, winter preparedness, misinformation and public grievance redressal.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, Principal Secretary (Home) Chandraker Bharti, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Anshul Garg and Inspector General of Police Kashmir Sujit Kumar are expected to attend.
Officials familiar with the preparations said Sinha would stress close coordination between the civil administration and police to strengthen the security framework and eliminate remaining militant networks.
The review is expected to assess intelligence sharing, coordination in anti-terror operations and area domination measures aimed at identifying and neutralising residual threats.
Winter preparedness is also expected to figure prominently, with district administrations presenting their contingency plans for maintaining essential services during the harsh weather months.
The preparations will cover snow clearance, electricity supply, healthcare facilities in remote areas and logistical arrangements for security personnel.
LG Sinha is likely to direct officials to ensure uninterrupted delivery of basic services, particularly in areas vulnerable to heavy snowfall and difficult weather conditions.
The meeting is also expected to examine measures to counter misinformation and what officials describe as malicious narratives that could disrupt peace.
District administrations will be asked to strengthen outreach to young people by connecting them with self-employment and skill-development opportunities, while ensuring timely and effective disposal of public grievances.
The review comes amid continued security assessments in Kashmir, where authorities have reported a decline in militant incidents in recent years while maintaining operations against militant networks, overground workers, hybrid threats and infiltration attempts.
DCs and SSPs are expected to present district-specific assessments covering the security situation, development initiatives and winter contingency arrangements.
The meeting is expected to conclude with directions to strengthen coordination between the civil administration and police and address gaps in security and public service delivery.
