Director General of Police (DGP) of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Nalin Prabhat, concluded an operational review of Sopore and Baramulla districts on Tuesday, emphasizing the need for enhanced security measures in the region. The visit included an inspection of the Forward Operating Base at Kreeri in Baramulla, a strategically significant area in North Kashmir. This follows a similar review conducted in the districts of Bandipore and Kupwara on April 18, 2025, as part of a broader effort to strengthen the security grid across the Kashmir Valley.
During his visit, DGP Prabhat, who assumed the role of DGP on October 1, 2024, engaged with local police personnel, reviewing operational preparedness and discussing strategies to address ongoing security challenges. Visuals from the visit showed the DGP interacting with officers, shaking hands, and inspecting equipment laid out at the base, underscoring his hands-on approach to leadership. The review comes at a critical time, as the region has witnessed a spike in terror attacks since mid-2021, with at least 26 incidents reported in the Jammu division alone, according to the South Asian Terrorism Portal.
Prabhat’s focus on North Kashmir aligns with his earlier commitments to prioritize friendly policing while tackling security threats, as highlighted during a meeting in Baramulla on December 7, 2024, where he stressed the importance of crime reduction and public cooperation. The DGP’s recent visits to forward operating bases in other regions, such as the Kathua-Doda border in January 2025, reflect a consistent strategy to bolster security forces’ readiness in combating terrorism across Jammu and Kashmir.
A 1992-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, Nalin Prabhat brings extensive experience to his role, having previously served as the chief of the National Security Guard (NSG) and as Additional Director General in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), where he oversaw operations in the J&K zone. His appointment as DGP was seen as a strategic move by the Ministry of Home Affairs to address the evolving security dynamics in the Union Territory, particularly in light of increased terrorist activities following the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019.
The operational reviews in Sopore, Baramulla, Bandipore, and Kupwara are part of a broader effort to strengthen the security apparatus in North Kashmir, a region that has faced significant challenges due to its proximity to areas known for militant activity. Security agencies have raised concerns about the infiltration of terrorist groups in the Jammu region, with a noticeable shift in focus from the Kashmir Valley to Jammu, as reported by Firstpost in July 2024. DGP Prabhat’s visits and reviews signal a proactive approach to counter these threats while ensuring the operational readiness of the Jammu and Kashmir Police.
