Wine shop attack probe must be speedy, says DGP


Director General of Police J&K Dilbag Singh on Friday directed police officers for speedy completion of the wine shop attack case that left an employee dead and three others wounded.
The DGP said this during his visit to North Kashmir’s Baramulla District where he interacted with the Jawans and officers and also reviewed the security scenario of the district.
Singh interacted with the police officers and personnel who were part of an operation in which five militants involved in the recent Baramulla grenade attack were arrested, a police spokesman said.
He also appreciated the team for cracking the terror module in quickest possible time.
Directing for speedy completion of the case and framing of charges against the accused, the DGP directed for meticulous investigation for logical conclusion of the case.
He stressed for using the modern and scientific tools to ensure exemplary punishment to all the perpetrators.
Singh directed the officers that the action against militants and their helpers must continue and all the suspicious elements be kept under check so as to foil their ill designs aimed at disrupting normal lives of the people.
He stressed on intensifying anti-terror operations.
Singh directed the officers to evolve more and more effective mechanisms and augment the security grids in border and hinterland to ensure public safety.
He said “cowardly attacks on innocent civilians” show the frustration of terror handlers and stressed for stringent action against the elements inimical to peace and perpetrators of terror violence.
The DGP said that collective efforts are required to defeat saboteurs and enemies of peace. He stressed on the importance of maintaining close synergy between the forces to meet the security challenges.
He said that terror outfits are attempting to create a sense of fear and terror among the general public and stressed upon the officers to remain extra vigilant and alert so that their evil attempts are foiled
Stressing for strengthening the security grid, the DGP said “our efforts should be resolute and specific giving no room to any complacency”.
Proactive measures have to be taken to ensure peace and order, DGP added.