At security meet, power project heads told to hold regular drills

Kishtwar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a security meeting to review the implementation of recommendations pertaining to the security of vital installations, critical infrastructure, vulnerable areas and adherence to the prescribed standard operating procedures (SOPs) at all hydroelectric power projects in the district including Kiru, Kwar, Ratle, Pakal Dul and Dul Hasti.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Naresh Singh briefed the participants on the status of existing security arrangements at the project sites, compliance with the prescribed SOPs and highlighted the need for additional security measures and infrastructure improvements to further strengthen the safety and security of the power projects.

The Deputy Commissioner emphasised that the security of vital installations and critical infrastructure remains the top priority of the district administration. He stressed the need for strict implementation of the recommendations and full adherence to the prescribed SOPs.

He directed all heads of the power projects concerned to upgrade infrastructure in accordance with the Joint Security Review (JSR) recommendations, strengthen security arrangements in and around the project sites, enhance surveillance and maintain constant vigil to prevent any untoward incident.

The DC also directed all Heads of Projects (HoPs) to issue a circular regarding the restriction on the use of mobile phones in restricted areas. He further instructed all power projects concerned to ensure the deployment of 100 per cent armed guards and enhance security at identified key locations. Necessary directions were also issued for the upgrade of infrastructure wherever required.

The Deputy Commissioner directed the project authorities to ensure round-the-clock monitoring through the already installed CCTV cameras and to immediately report any suspicious activity to the police authorities concerned. He also instructed the authorities to install CCTV cameras at all identified key locations where installation is still pending.

Assuring full support from the district administration, the DC directed all power project authorities to conduct regular security mock drills at their respective sites to ensure preparedness for any unforeseen situation and effective implementation of the prescribed SOPs.

The SSP directed all power project authorities to deploy 100 per cent armed security personnel and also instructed them to deploy women security personnel at identified key locations.