A G Mir reviews operational capabilities of SDRF Jammu

JAMMU:  A G Mir, Commandant General HG/CD & SDRF Jammu and Kashmir, visited SDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu today. He was accompanied by Mohammad Arshad- DIG HG/CD & SDRF Jammu. Commandant SDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu Zahid Naseem Manhas presented a detailed presentation on the achievements of SDRF 2nd Bn. in recent disasters that occurred in Jammu province including Chishoti (Kishtwar), Ramban, Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Katra, Kathua, low-lying areas of Jammu, Kalaban, Poonch  and Rajouri.

The visiting officer was informed about the requirement of high value equipment, adequate transport facilities and manpower to improve the operational efficiency of SDRF 2nd Bn. DIG Mohammad Arshad highlighted the role of HG and CD and the challenges faced by them. The Commandant General gave a patient hearing to the briefings and appreciated the role of SDRF personnel in mitigating disasters with quick response which helped save lives.

A display of high-value equipment and articles used by SDRF Jammu was also arranged, showcasing the capabilities and achievements of SDRF. The Commandant General took keen interest in understanding the working of CD/HG & SDRF, assuring all ranks that he would look into the matters being faced by them and take up the issues with higher authorities. The visit demonstrated the commitment of the Commandant General to the welfare and operational efficiency of SDRF personnel.

Among others present  on the occasion included Manzoor Hussain, DSP, Adjutant; Dinesh Gupta, DSP QM/Incharge Trgs. SDRF 2nd Bn. Jammu; Tajinder Kour, DSP, SO to DIG HG/CD & SDRF Jammu;   Naseem Akhter, DSP, Area Commandant HG Jammu;  Satvir Singh, DSP, HG/CD Samba;  Maroof Badhana, DSP, HG/CD Poonch; Barkat Hussain Qureshi, DSP, Area Commandant HG Rajouri;  Masoof Mirza, DSP, Area Commandant HG Udhampur &  Dev Raj, DSP, Principal, CTI HG/CD Jammu. The visit concluded with a renewed commitment to enhancing the capabilities and welfare of SDRF personnel.