MESSAGE

           It’s an honour that the charge of Jammu and Kashmir Zone of the CRPF has been entrusted to me. The Zone comprises 06 Sectors with operational jurisdiction over four states, namely Himachal, Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan, three Union Territories, viz. Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir and Chandigarh and the NCT of Delhi.

        85 operational Battalions, including one Mahila Bn and one Signal Bn are deployed under the Zone, performing challenging duties like counter-terrorism in J&K, securing critical National Highways, sensitive temples like Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and vital installations including sensitive jails, handling Law & Order assignments and guarding vulnerable dignitaries. Smooth conduct of Amarnath Yatra is an important task performed annually by the Zone. Conduct of free and fair elections in different parts of the country is another important duty assigned to the forces from the Zone.

      Through Civic Action Programmes, the Zone has been enthusing local youngsters successfully in terrorism-affected areas. Being steadfast in preventing exploitation and protecting the local environment in the areas of deployment is a commitment the troops will always uphold. 

          Men and officers of the Units under the Zone have displayed commendable courage during the discharge of their duties in terror-affected parts of the country. The Zone envisions to undertake its operational commitments in the most professional manner, providing latest technical gadgetry and matching protective gear to the forces undertaking risky assignments and facing life-threatening situations.

          The Zone also attaches greatest importance to sensitisation of troops towards Human Rights of civilians during the discharge of duties in insurgency-inflicted areas.

      I am sure the troops will continue to keep the CRPF flag flying high, even under the gravest of circumstances.

              Jai Hind!

  Nalin Prabhat, IPS

   ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL