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Poonch Police Urge Border Residents To Counter Security Threats
Police met people living near the border in Poonch.
They asked residents to stay alert for unusual activity.
Residents were told to report suspicious people, vehicles and objects.
Police also discussed terrorism, infiltration and drug trafficking.
They warned people about online scams and fake social-media accounts.
Residents shared problems involving travel access and security checks.
They also raised concerns about Smart Fence installation and wild boars damaging crops.
Police said genuine concerns would be sent to the appropriate authorities.
Residents promised to cooperate with police and security forces.
Jammu and Kashmir Police held a security awareness meeting with residents of LoC villages in Poonch district.
Officials urged residents to report suspicious people, vehicles, objects and activities promptly.
The meeting addressed infiltration, terrorism, anti-national activities, narco-trafficking and other crimes.
Residents were also warned about cyber frauds, phishing links, fake accounts and banking scams.
Border residents raised concerns about access, security checks, Smart Fence installation and crop damage by wild boars.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Police, supervised by Additional Superintendent of Police Poonch Ajay Sharma, met residents of border villages.
- What
- A Police Community Partnership Group meeting focused on security awareness, public cooperation and local grievances.
- Where
- At Zero Line in the Balakote area of Mendhar sector, Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- When
- September 8, according to the report.
- Why
- To improve police-public coordination, encourage reporting of threats and address genuine concerns of border residents.
Key facts
- Meeting type
- Police Community Partnership Group meeting
- Location
- Zero Line, Balakote, Mendhar sector, Poonch district
- Security concerns
- Infiltration, terrorism, anti-national activities, narco-trafficking and crime
- Cyber warnings
- Fake social-media accounts, phishing links, OTP/PIN frauds and fraudulent banking transactions
- Resident concerns
- Access to border villages, security checks, Smart Fence installation and wild boar crop damage
- Police request
- Promptly report suspicious persons, vehicles, objects or unusual activities
- Outcome
- Residents assured police and security forces of their cooperation
Sources
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