LG Manoj Sinha calls for unified coordination to combat terror networks
The Lieutenant Governor instructed officials to implement surprise prison checks and intelligence sharing to address radicalisation and law and order threats.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a high-level review meeting of the Prisons Department at Lok Bhavan in Jammu on Tuesday to discuss strengthening security and management protocols across Jammu Kashmir, according to the Daily Excelsior.
Sinha called for a unified coordination mechanism involving the Police, Prisons Department, and intelligence agencies. He instructed officials to conduct regular review meetings and share intelligence to tackle radicalisation, terror networks, and law and order threats.
The Lieutenant Governor directed that surprise inspections be carried out at prison premises and nearby areas. He also called for forensic analysis of any seized electronic devices.
Discussions during the meeting included the creation of dedicated Prison Intelligence Units, the implementation of biometric systems in all jails, and the expansion of tele-medicine facilities for inmates. Officials also discussed strengthening human resources within the department.
Sinha reviewed the status of the upcoming High-Security Prison in Mahanpur and told officials to complete the remaining work within the set timelines.
The meeting was attended by DGP Nalin Prabhat, DGP Prisons Deepak Kumar, and Additional Chief Secretary Home Department Chandraker Bharti, among other senior officials.