Archive · 14 Sep 2026
Kashmir IGP Reviews Security Preparedness Across Baramulla, Sopore
Inspector General of Police Sujit Kumar visited Baramulla and Sopore to check how ready the police were to protect people.
Officers told him about security operations, intelligence, crime, and preparations for maintaining order.
Kumar said police should gather better information from local areas.
He also asked them to keep pressure on terrorists and people who support them.
Police were told to improve surveillance and strengthen checkpoints.
Kumar visited a police station in Baramulla and reviewed its work.
He asked officers to investigate crimes properly and respond quickly to public complaints.
He also paid respects to police officers who died while serving the country.
The visit ended with a call for continued alertness and professionalism.
IGP Sujit Kumar reviewed security and operational preparedness in Baramulla and Sopore.
Officials briefed him on counter-terrorism operations, intelligence inputs, law and order, and crime.
Kumar directed police to strengthen grassroots intelligence and sustain pressure on terrorists and their support network.
He emphasised surveillance, stronger checkpoints and interception measures, and coordination among field formations.
The IGP inspected Police Station Baramulla and urged professional policing, effective investigations, and prompt public-grievance redressal.
- Who
- Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar, accompanied by Deputy Inspector General Dr Vinod Kumar and other police officers.
- What
- A review of security arrangements, counter-terrorism operations, intelligence, law and order, crime, and operational preparedness.
- When
- During Sujit Kumar’s visit; the articles do not specify a date.
- Where
- Baramulla and Police District Sopore in the Kashmir Valley.
- Why
- To strengthen the security grid, improve police readiness, maintain pressure on terrorists and their support ecosystem, and support peace and security.
- Reviewing official
- Sujit Kumar, Inspector General of Police, Kashmir Zone
- Locations visited
- District Baramulla and Police District Sopore
- Key security focus
- Counter-terrorism operations, intelligence generation, surveillance, and area domination
- Operational direction
- Maintain sustained pressure on terrorists and their support ecosystem
- Coordination
- Strengthen coordination among field formations
- Police station inspection
- Police Station Baramulla
- Memorial visit
- Sujit Kumar paid homage to fallen police personnel at the Martyrs’ Memorial in District Police Lines, Baramulla