Srinagar Mar 25 PTI Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh on Friday called for adopting comprehensive counter measures to tackle terror crime incidents in the Union TerritorySuspicious elements providing any kind of support to such activities should be kept under radar to foil their attempts the director general of police saidSingh visited the newly upgraded and established police stations in Srinagar and inspected the infrastructure and other facilities theirHe also reviewed security and deployment arrangements and interacted with police and CRPF personnel posted in these establishmentsDuring the interaction he complimented the two forces for their highly professional handling of ground situationsHe appreciated the dedication and commitment of JK Police and other security forces for working day in and day out for the security of the peopleSingh said every measure taken by JK Police and other security forces is aimed to safeguard the lives of peopleWe are moving fast on the path of establishing peace and progress and have seen its dividends We have to move forward together to strengthen peaceful environment by identifying the enemies of peace and weeding out mischievous elements while strictly dealing with them under law he saidThe DGP stressed on adopting comprehensive counter measures to tackle terror crime incidents saying protecting the lives of people is the utmost responsibility of policeHe said security in vulnerable places should be augmented to prevent any unfortunate incident and directed the officers to further strengthen the communication within the ranksSingh said suspicious elements providing any kind of support to terrorist activities should be kept under the radar to foil their attempts and stringent action should be taken against those involved in anti peace activitiesThe DGP reiterated the importance of maintaining close synergy between the JK Police and other agencies to meet the security challengesHe directed the officers to revisit the security plans of their respective jurisdictions and directed the officers to remain extra alert as terror outfits are continuously trying to foment trouble and disturb peace PTI SSB RHL

Jammu Dec 31 PTI Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbag Singh on Friday asserted that Hyderpora encounter was transparent and that political leaders who have been questioning the clean chit given to the forces should submit evidence to the investigation panels We have made it clear Hyderpora operation was transparent If they have evidence they should present it to the investigation panels he said at a press conference on asked about the political leaders comments against the probe by the local police We feel hurt about the utterances Singh added The top cop also said the political leaders comments are unlawful and the law will take its own course in the matter PTI AB SRY

Jammu Nov 25 PTI Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh on Thursday night said the ongoing investigation into the Hyderpora encounter suggests the militants were supported by a network in carrying out terror activitiesA special investigation team has been constituted by the zonal police According to reports there are strong pieces of evidence available in this case that will be shared with the authorities concerned very soon he told reporters hereFormer Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti had on Sunday claimed that no militant was killed in the Hyderpora encounterAccording to the police Mohammad Amir of Famrote village in Ramban was a militant and was killed along with his Pakistani accomplice in the encounter in Hyderpora where an illegal call centre and a terror hideout were allegedly being runTwo civilians -- Altaf Bhat and Mudassir Gul -- were also killed in the firing triggering an angry reaction from their family who claimed they were innocent and not terror associates as claimed by the policeAfter the bodies Baht and Gul were returned to their families the chorus for handing over the mortal remains of Amir grew louderOn Sunday Mufti alleged They police say there was a militant Where is the militant killed Where is his photo We believe there was no militant and three civilians were killed and after that they were declared as OGW over-ground worker she said during a protest march against the Hyderpora incidentShe said people no longer seek justice but ask only for bodiesReplying to reporters question over Muftis allegation the Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police said Our investigation is in progress which is suggesting that there was terrorist and terror network around him supporting him We will see who is involved to what extent That will be shared at the right time Elaborating his point DGP said someone is providing a hiding space to a foreign terrorist in his premises and a terrorist with a weapon is moving around in the city and picking up targetsSomebody from those so-called innocent civilians is taking him on a recce on a motorcycle picking up targets and you say he was innocent Singh saidHow innocent he is or was would be subsequently proven when the investigation makes further progress The is a foreign terrorist -- a Pakistan terrorist -- who was moving in the city with a weapon is responsible for shooting a policeman who has recognised him from close range the DGP said PTI AB NSD NSD