SRINAGAR: Dr. Sujoy Lal Thaosen, Director General (DG) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), visited south Kashmir on Thursday to assess the force’s operational readiness. He comes just a few weeks after the Kokernag engagement, which resulted in the death of a senior LeT leader. The incident also claimed the lives of a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Muhammad Humayun Muzamil Bhat, two Army personnel, Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonchak. Meanwhile, on Thursday, the DG CRPF paid a visit to 180 BN in the Tral neighbourhood of Pulwama district and RTC Srinagar in Lethpora. The CRPF’s top ranking officers and the DG assessed the unit’s operational readiness together while also interacting with the staff to raise spirits. Along with IG CRPF Kashmir Operations Sector Gyanendra Kumar Verma and IG CRPF Srinagar Sector Ajay Yadav, DG CRPF was accompanied by Additional Director General (ADG) of Jammu and Kashmir Zone Nalin Prabhat. The official stated that “the DG visited RTC after his arrival in Kashmir to inspect the facilities and interact with the trainees.” He added that the DG also provided words of motivation and inspiration, reiterating the CRPF’s dedication to operational readiness and quality in training.Later, Dr. Thaosen paid a heartfelt homage to the valiant warriors who had given the ultimate sacrifices while performing their duty by visiting 180 BN of the CRPF and inaugurating Shaheed Mukesh Lal Meena Barrack. He praised the CRPF officers and Jawans for their unwavering loyalty and steadfast dedication to the security of the country, the official added. Additionally, the DG CRPF joined the members of the CRPF for a friendly supper at Badakhana in 180 BN. The official stated, “The DG reiterated CRPF’s unwavering commitment to the security and well-being of the nation.”
