The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is set to take over security responsibilities from the Army at 21 locations in Jammu, as part of a planned security deployment aimed at strengthening the force’s presence in the region.
According to the plan, around 2,100 CRPF personnel are expected to be deployed across Udhampur and Kathua districts. The move will see the paramilitary force assume responsibilities at locations currently being secured by Army personnel.
The planned transition is part of the broader security arrangements in Jammu and Kashmir, where the deployment of different security forces is periodically reviewed based on operational requirements and the prevailing security situation.
The shift of responsibility is expected to allow the Army to focus more closely on its core operational and strategic duties, while the CRPF will handle security and related responsibilities at the identified locations.
Officials are expected to coordinate the transition to ensure that there is no gap in security coverage during the handover process. The deployment of additional CRPF personnel in the two districts is also likely to strengthen the existing security grid in areas considered strategically important.
The move comes amid continued efforts by security agencies to maintain a robust security mechanism across the Jammu region. Further details regarding the exact locations and timeline of the deployment are expected to emerge as the transition progresses.
