Jammu, November 23: Our neighbouring country is repeating its evil attempts very often to create disturbances in Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by Director General of Police, Shri Dilbag Singh at District Police lines here today.

The DGP was presenting rewards to the personnel who were part of Ban Toll Plaza encounter. IGP Jammu, Sh. Mukesh Singh, DIG, JSK Range, Shri Vivek Gupta, SSP Jammu, Shri Sharidhar Patil, Commandant 160 BN CRPF,Shri K.D Joshi, SP operation Shri Naresh Singh and other senior officers of Jammu District were present on the occasion.

On the very outset the DGP complimented the Jammu police/ security personnel for clean and successful operation at Ban toll Plaza. He said that the response to the terror activity was very quick and adequate and added that different forces on ground exhibited a great spirit, and mutual coordination.

He said that with the collective efforts and good understanding between Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security agencies a cross-border tunnel had been detected in Samba district. He said that our neighboring country is repeating its evil attempts very often to create disturbance in Jammu and Kashmir. He said that our mutual efforts will continue to foil these attempts with fortitude.

DGP also sought reports from the field officers and personnel with regards to the safety gears and other requirements and assured that highlighted requirements would be redressed on priority. The DGP said that shields already issued in Kashmir valley would also be provided to the personnel in Jammu zone. He said that protection jackets and helmets with higher level of protection would also be made available to increase the safety and capability of J&K personnel fighting against terrorism. He said that BP vehicles with additional features would also be provided to increase the efficiency of personnel on anti-terror front. The DGP then rewarded the officers and the Jawans who took part in this operation at Ban Toll Plaza.