Armed security personnel check a car along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on November 22, 2025, amid heightened security in Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. Photo credit: PTI
The security situation in Srinagar has improved and authorities have put in place all necessary measures to maintain peace, CRPF Inspector General (IG), Srinagar Sector, Pawan Kumar Sharma said on Saturday (November 22, 2025), citing close coordination between security agencies.
Responding to a query about the overall security scenario, Mr. Sharma said that CRPF along with J&K Police, Army and Civil Administration are working together to ensure stability in the region. “All possible security measures have been taken in Srinagar and other areas,” he told reporters. He added that CRPF troops have been deployed in the city and adjoining areas and the force is “doing a good job” in coordination with the J&K Police, Army and civil administration.
A few raids and an explosion
The IG’s remarks came days after the counter intelligence of the J&K police conducted raids at several places in the Valley in a terror plot involving a doctor. However, officials said the searches were not linked to the white-collar terror cell or the Delhi blast case. Raids were conducted in Srinagar, Anantnag and Kulgam districts.
While the city has not witnessed a terrorist incident in recent months, an accidental blast at Nowgam police station on November 14 killed nine people and injured 32 others. The blast occurred when the police and Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) teams were taking samples of explosives found in the white-collar terror module.
Cricket connection
Mr. Sharma was speaking on the sidelines of the opening of a cricket tournament. Speaking at the event, he said that the CRPF has been organizing it for the past three years, with teams from Srinagar, Budgam and Ganderbal districts participating. This year, he said, out of 123 nominations received, only 16 were selected by lottery.
“The aim is to connect the youth to the sport as much as possible. This year, the teams must include players below 19 and 23 years of age. There is a huge interest in cricket in Kashmir and people play it with great enthusiasm. Through cricket, our attempt is to connect with the people so that peace and tranquility remain intact,” the IG said.
Asked if such actions help bring youth into the mainstream, Mr. Sharma said they have increased public support for the force. He noted that the CRPF has been operating in the region for 35 years and that “everyone is doing a good job”.
Published – 22 Nov 2025 21:42 IST
