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Army, BSF, Punjab Police step up efforts to combat narco-terror
Officials discussed measures to dismantle the narco-terror nexus, strengthen anti-drone capabilities and establish a unified intelligence grid for closer coordination among security agencies
Senior officers of the army, Border Security Force (BSF) and Punjab Police held a joint meeting at Western Command Headquarters, Chandimandir, on Saturday to strengthen border management and enhance coordination to combat drug and weapons smuggling, infiltration and illegal crossings.
The meeting was chaired by Lt Gen Pushpendra Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Command. Officials discussed measures to dismantle the narco-terror nexus, strengthen anti-drone capabilities and establish a unified intelligence grid for closer coordination among security agencies.
The meeting also focused on enhancing night dominance and conducting joint training initiatives. Participants stressed the need for regular sharing of intelligence, including inputs generated through the analysis and forensic examination of recovered drone wreckage.
Emphasising seamless, real-time intelligence sharing, the officials said improved coordination would facilitate prompt action against cross-border smuggling and infiltration.
It was also decided to hold regular operation review meetings and joint border grid meetings to assess emerging threats, review operational preparedness and further improve coordination among the agencies.
The officers reaffirmed their commitment to a unified approach to disrupting narco-terror networks, curbing cross-border illegal activities and strengthening security in the affected states.
Lt Gen HS Sahi, Chief of Staff, Western Command, Praveen Sinha, special DGP, law and order, Punjab; Nilabh Kishore, ADGP, Anti-Narcotics Task Force, Punjab, and several other senior officers attended the meeting.
