Aerial surveillance to be conducted by Drone Grid in Jammu & Kashmir

26 Terrorist to be moved to Agra Jail from J&K
Two IED diffused in Poonch
8 arrested in raid by NIA

Srinagar – A military operation in the Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir has been going on for 12 days. Security forces have diffused 2 IEDs planted in the jungles of Poonch. Additional forces have been deployed to ensure the terrorists who are cordoned are not allowed to escape. In view of the killings of innocent citizens, residential areas of Kashmiri Pandits and migrant workers are kept under aerial surveillance. As per the information provided by security officials, a drone grid will be created for this purpose.

After incidents such as the killing of innocent citizens and migrant workers by terrorists took place, a major military operation has been launched against the terrorists in J&K. At the same time, arrangements for the safety and security of citizens are being done. Pakistan and Pakistan backed terrorist groups have plans to create unrest and induce fear amongst Kashmiri pandits and other minorities, making them flee the valley like they were forced in 1990. Security forces are taking necessary actions to make the Kashmiri pandits feel secure.

Thus, senior officials of CRPF met to discuss security measures for Kashmiri pandits and other minorities. Director-General of Police (DGP), Dilbagh Singh, suggested using drone grid technology to the deputy inspector general of CRPF (operations), Mathew A John. Drone grid is made by having multiple drones connected to a network for surveillance. Live feed can be provided in the control room to detect any suspicious activity to act immediately. 15 such localities of Kashmiri pandit, Sikh and migrant workers have been identified for aerial surveillance. Drone from CRPF and J&K police convoy have been used for deployment.

The National Investigation Agency (NIA), on the other hand, is also cracking down on terrorists and their supporters. In the last few days, NIA has carried out raids in more than 50 places. About a thousand people have been detained for questioning. Friday itself, NIA raided ten places in Srinagar, Kulgam, Shopian, Pulwama, Anantnag and Baramulla. Some electronic devices, including many banned materials and posters, were seized, and eight people were arrested. The total number of arrests by NIA has gone up to 21 since October 10.

On the other hand, terrorists lodged in jails of Jammu and Kashmir are being shifted to central jails of other states. The process of moving 26 terrorists to Agra jail is underway. The terrorists in jails were in contact with sleeper cells and had plans to escape the prison. A list of an additional 100 terrorists is being prepared.