Chandigarh: Haryana chief secretary Anurag Rastogi on Friday directed all the deputy commissioners (DCs) and superintendents of police (SPs) to maintain a strict vigil in the light of the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
Additional chief secretary, Home, Sumita Misra also issued a series of instructions aimed at strengthening the security apparatus. She called upon district administrations to intensify patrolling, enhance local intelligence-gathering mechanisms, and maintain constant surveillance on potentially sensitive areas.
Misra particularly emphasised the importance of monitoring social media platforms. She instructed officials to take strict legal action against individuals spreading misinformation or attempting to vitiate the communal atmosphere online. “Any attempt to disturb social harmony will be dealt with a firm hand,” she asserted.
PROTECTION OF KASHMIRI STUDENTS IN HARYANA
Misra also directed all district officials to ensure full security and support for Kashmiri students studying in universities and colleges across Haryana. She urged district administrations to remain in close contact with educational institutions to address any concerns and provide a sense of safety and reassurance to the students.
The ACS, Home, also directed that regular law and order assessments be conducted and contingency plans be kept ready to respond swiftly to any emerging situation.
Meanwhile, the Director General of Police (DGP), Shatrujeet Kapur also addressed the meeting and instructed all district police heads to identify vulnerable areas and keep a close watch on them. He emphasised the need to reactivate peace committees at the district level to foster mutual understanding and maintain communal harmony.
