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J-K police training people in combat tactics | Residents of RS Pura district of Jammu and Kashmir are being given training in combating militants in the region
by the state police. The Jammu and Kashmir Police along with the Village Defence
Committee (VDC) are imparting special training to the people of R S Pura. The
Police Department brought all VDC's together because the people from neighbouring
villages recognise each other and can keep an eye on the militants. "The advantage
of such a training, for people like us, is that when we go to the borders we are
able to handle the tough situation. We can help our own people and protect the
border from any militant activities," said Bushan Lal, a Village Defence Committee
member "There are many more advantages even for the Village Defence Committee
during militant infiltrations. They are able to recognise the outsiders instantly,"
he added. They are taught how to deal with emergencies in the region. Around 500
rounds were fired during the ongoing training program at the Satowali firing range.
"The local level security grid comprises the Village Defence Committee, which
plays an important role in border security. They have been briefed about intelligence
gathering, how to maintain the local level security grid, how to use the weapons
and guard them," said J.S Johar, Superintendent of Police, Headquarter, Jammu
and Kashmir police. "They are also taught how to prepare ambushes. Apart from
this, they have practised how to fire. The Village Defence Committees of R.S Pura
and Miran Sahib were given training that has been a confidence booster for them,"
he added. The VDC members have been giving important information leading to the
arrest of many militants near the borders. The Village Defence Committee members
are happy with the three- day training session. The Committee was set up ten years
ago, but the District Police felt that more training needed to be given to them
to combat militant activities in the area. |
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