SOPs in Kashmir remain unchanged: CRPF DG

The CRPF will follow its existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) while rendering operational duties in the Kashmir valley

The CRPF will follow its existing standard operating procedures (SOPs) while rendering operational duties in the Kashmir valley,the top boss of the paramilitary force has said.

CRPF director general Pranay Sahay,who returned to the Capital after visiting his formation in Srinagar in the aftermath of the fidayeen attack in which five paramilitary men were killed,said it has been ordered that the one-third component of armed men will secure those in the riot-gear during their operational duties in the Valley.

The Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) have been there since long. This incident (fidayeen attack on the CRPF camp in Srinagars Bemina area) has come after three years. We have asked the boys who are armed to effectively secure those who are not and follow this procedure diligently, Sahay told PTI.

Sahay,who flew down to the Jammu and Kashmir capital within hours of the incident,met his commanders and personnel and assured them of all support from headquarters. The SOPs mandate that one-third of the force,when out on security and law and order duties,will have arms and secure the rest of the squad armed with batons and riot-gear. The DG said SOPs were also discussed during his unified command meet with Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah and there was no requirement to change them.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said the designation gives law enforcement “enhanced powers to combat a group that has instilled fear through violence and intimidation”.

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