SRINAGAR — J&K Police chief Nalin Prabhat today underscored the importance of heightened preparedness in counter-insurgency operations and called for continuous upskilling in modern jungle warfare tactics.
He emphasized that in forested terrains, long-duration operations require exceptional endurance, situational awareness, and an adaptive tactical mindset to achieve the target of a militancy-free J&K.
Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir, Nalin Prabhat made the remarks while interacting with officers and jawans at Rajwar in the Zachaldara area of Handwara sub-district. Notably, this visit marks the first-ever by a serving Police Chief to this remote and strategically significant region of North Kashmir.
Over the last few years, security forces have been up against battle-hardened mostly Pakistani nationals who are trained in jungle warfare and have carried out several deadly attacks on forces and civilians in Jammu and Kashmir.
During the visit, the DGP held one-on-one interactions with Special Operations Group (SOG) – the elite counter-insurgency force of J&K Police – personnel to gain first-hand insight into their experiences of operating in deep forested and hilly terrain.
Addressing the officers and jawans, the DGP highlighted the importance of constantly upgrading skills in modern jungle warfare. He emphasized that in forested terrains, long-duration operations require exceptional endurance, situational awareness, and an adaptive tactical mindset to achieve the target of a militancy-free J&K.
The DGP urged the personnel to deepen their understanding of the local terrain and topography, stating that knowledge of the environment was a key force multiplier in jungle warfare and essential to denying militants any opportunity to establish a foothold in such areas.
A police spokesman said the DGP's visit to the remote area was aimed at boosting the morale and motivation of the police personnel deployed on the ground in one of the most challenging terrains of the Union Territory.
The DGP's presence served as a significant morale booster for the SOG personnel operating in these tough conditions, police said.
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