Northern Command hosts synergy conference with ITBP, BSF to boost security coordination

With a view to keeping the forces future-ready, the Northern Command of the Indian Army on Saturday hosted a synergy conference to strengthen coordination and operational cooperation between the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and the Border Security Force (BSF).

The conference served as a platform for deliberations on the evolving security landscape in the region. Senior officers discussed the operational framework of the forces and exchanged insights to better align strategies, resources and capabilities to effectively address emerging security challenges.

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The participants focused on sharing insights into the operational construct and aligning strategies and capabilities to surmount emerging security challenges.

During the interaction, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt. General Pratik Sharma, commended the participants for their dedicated and resolute approach during operations.

The deliberations reinforced the spirit of synergy and trust, strengthening the collective resolve towards a safer and stronger Nation.

An equipment display was also organised at the venue to showcase newly inducted technologies aimed at ensuring future readiness.

Meanwhile, the Director General of Police, J&K, Nalin Prabhat, chaired a comprehensive review meeting to assess the overall security scenario, counter-terror (CT) operations—both kinetic and non-kinetic—and the law and order situation in Police District Awantipora.

He was accompanied by Special DG (Coordination), PHQ J&K, S.J.M. Gillani, Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone, V.K. Birdi, and DIG SKR Javid Iqbal Matoo.

During the meeting, the DGP took a detailed review of the prevailing security situation with special focus on ongoing counter terrorist operations, both kinetic and non-kinetic. He also reviewed measures being taken to curb drug abuse and other criminal activities across Police District Awantipora.

The DGP emphasised the need to further intensify the drive against anti-national elements, drugs and crime. He directed officers to take strict and effective action against those involved in such unlawful activities and urged them to remain vigilant, disciplined and proactive in their respective areas of responsibility.

He stressed strong coordination, intelligence-based operations, and proactive policing to maintain peace and stability. The DGP appreciated the efforts of officers and jawans and urged all ranks to remain alert, disciplined, and mission-oriented.