DG, RPF meets Chief Secretary to discuss railway safety in J&K

SRINAGAR : Director General, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Sonali Mishra, on Wednesday called on Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo to review and deliberate upon critical aspects of railway security in Jammu & Kashmir, including safeguarding the assets and ensuring passenger safety.
The Chief Secretary and the DG RPF held an in-depth discussion on the prevailing security scenario, recent upgrades in the security apparatus and measures undertaken in light of Kashmir’s railway integration with the national network.
The deliberations also covered operational and security arrangements for freight trains, which are set to ply regularly on the newly connected railway line. Both sides acknowledged the strategic importance of this connectivity in boosting trade, tourism, and commerce in the region.
It is noteworthy that this was the first meeting between the Chief Secretary and the DG RPF Sonali Mishra, that adds significance to the occasion.