J&K L-G Reviews Security After Delhi Blast

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday chaired a high-level security review meeting to assess winter preparedness, law and order, and counter-terrorism measures in the aftermath of the recent blast in Delhi.

The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army, central security forces, and intelligence agencies.

Officials reviewed the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB), ongoing counter-terrorism operations, and developments linked to the recently busted “white collar” terror module involving doctors from Jammu and Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh, according to official sources.

Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat presented a detailed briefing based on district-level reviews conducted over the past weeks.

He outlined progress in counter-terror operations, improvements to the intelligence network, and community policing initiatives.

The L-G considered these assessments and recommendations while formulating the security strategy for the coming months.

A comprehensive review was also conducted on the situation following the November 10 terror blast near the Red Fort, which killed 15 people and injured 10 others.

The attack was carried out by Dr Umar Nabi, who detonated an explosive-laden car and subsequently evaded arrest.

His two associates, Dr Adil Rather of Kulgam’s Qazigund and Dr Muzammil Ganai of Pulwama, had earlier been arrested in Faridabad during the operation to dismantle the module.

Security measures across Jammu and Kashmir have since been intensified, with increased patrolling and deployment at strategic locations.

Enhanced monitoring has been put in place along key routes, including the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, particularly in Pulwama and Qazigund.

Police have also stepped up inspections of establishments dealing in chemicals, fertilisers, explosives, hardware, and automobile repair to prevent misuse of materials.

Ten individuals have so far been arrested in connection with the Delhi blast case.

They include Dr Adil Rather, Dr Muzammil Ganai, Dr Shaheen Shahid of Uttar Pradesh and her brother Molvi Irfan, Amir Ali, Jasir Bilal, Dr Umar Farooq and his wife Shahzada Akhtar, and Tufail Ahmad, an electrician.

Investigators have linked them to various roles in the attack, including procurement, technical support, and facilitation.

Amir Rashid Ali was arrested after it was found that the car used in the blast was registered in his name, while Jasir Bilal Wani, alias Danish, allegedly provided technical assistance to the bomber.

The investigation, transferred to the National Investigation Agency by the Union Home Ministry, is proceeding in coordination with Jammu and Kashmir Police and law enforcement agencies from other states.

—IANS