JAMMU: The Inspector General of Police has called for launch of sustained offensive against the anti-national, anti-social elements and terrorists for the peaceful passage of the coming annual Amarnath Yatra.

"It is time to remain extremely vigilant and alert during the coming Amarnath yatra to be peaceful," Inspector General of Police Jammu zone, Rajesh Kumar told top Police officer of Jammu region.

Kumar said that it is imperative to launch sustained offensive against the anti-national, anti-social elements and terrorists. 

Kumar also stressed that touring by Police Officers in their respective areas, meeting people and interacting with them on social and professional matters is of significance. 

A meeting was held at the at Zonal Police Headquarters Jammu zone last evening with top police officers of the region to have an over-all review of crime, security, law and order situation in the zone along with preparedness for the coming yatras of Amarnath and Buddha Amarnath Yatra, Sarthal Yatra. The meeting was chaired by the IGP.

While elaborating, it was mentioned that maintenance of law and order, prevention of crime, speedy investigation and disposal of cases, adequate attention to public grievances on day-to-day basis, special attention to public importance cases, strengthening Police-Public rapport are going to be addressed.

 The steps taken on counter insurgency front for better security and law and order scenario were also discussed.